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US lawmakers urge action on 'crimes against humanity' in China

US lawmakers on Wednesday (Jan 8) called for President Donald Trump's administration to impose sanctions...

Cambodia's garment workers fret over deadly daily commutes

Gripping her friend's shoulder as a truck packed with 30 Cambodian garment workers tears down...

Trial of Japanese man accused of killing 19 disabled people halted

The trial of a man accused of stabbing to death 19 disabled people at a...

Taiwan economy an electoral weak spot for Tsai despite strong record

Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen looks set to secure a second term in elections this weekend,...

Japan says no change in Middle East deployment plans to protect ships

Japan said on Wednesday (Jan 8) it will stick with plans to deploy Self-Defense Forces...

Taiwan to vote in shadow of China pressure, Hong Kong protests

Taiwan votes on Saturday in an election overshadowed by renewed Chinese efforts to get the...

Iran launches missiles on Iraq base housing US troops

Iran on Wednesday launched a missile attack on an Iraqi airbase where US forces are...

South Korea's Moon cites 'desperate need' for ways to improve ties with North

There is a "desperate need" for practical ways to improve ties with North Korea, the...

University rampage sparks new protests across India

Protests were held across India on Monday (Jan 6) after masked assailants wielding batons and...

Iran scraps limits on uranium enrichment

Iran announced on Sunday it would abandon limitations on enriching uranium, taking a further step...

Malaysia delays VEP implementation to 2nd half of this year

Malaysia is delaying the implementation of the Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP) scheme by “at least six...

Indonesia deploys 4 additional warships to Natuna amid standoff with Chinese vessels

Indonesia on Monday (Jan 6) deployed four additional warships to the Natuna Islands, after Chinese...

Taiwan election is make or break for fleeing Hong Kong protesters

A small but growing number of Hong Kong protesters who fled to Taiwan for safety...

New chief of China's HK liaison office hopes city returns to 'right path'

The new head of China's liaison office in Hong Kong, the most senior mainland official...

Attack at elite Indian university injures dozens

Dozens were hurt at a prestigious Indian university on Sunday (Jan 5) in what police...

Iran says no limits on enrichment, stepping further from 2015 deal -TV

Iran announced on Sunday it would abandon limitations on enriching uranium, taking a further step...