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Kim Jong-un’s half brother was a ‘CIA informant’, claims US media
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Kathua child rape and murder: Three men given life sentences
Three men have been jailed for life for the rape, torture and murder of an eight-year-old Muslim girl in Indian-administered Kashmir.
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Malaysian PM’s MH17 bombshell
In a jaw dropping speech, Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad has declared he doesn’t believe Russia shot down MH17.
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India’s Modi sworn in for second term after landslide poll win
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched his historic second term at a solemn ceremony in front of cheering supporters Thursday, as he prepared to unveil a drastically revamped Hindu nationalist government.
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China rages against Bolton meeting with Taiwan as anti-invasion drills begin on the island
"Really got to love the new name," Taiwan Foreign Minister Joseph Wu said on the ministry's official Twitter.
Horror mass stabbing of young girls
A man has attacked 16 people in a stabbing rampage, injuring more than a dozen young girls and killing one as they lined up for their schoolbus.
Trump in Japan: US president meets Emperor Naruhito
US President Donald Trump has become the first foreign leader to meet Japan's Emperor Naruhito.
A rare look inside Huawei, China’s tech giant
A Huawei employee rests under his cubicle during his lunch break in Shenzhen, China. This is a common practice at many workplaces in China, photographer Kevin Frayer said.
Taiwan gay marriage: Parliament legalises same-sex unions
Taiwan's parliament has become the first in Asia to legalise same-sex marriage following a vote on Friday.
Taiwan Helping Tech Firms That Choose Southeast Asia Over China
Trump’s tariffs prompt manufacturers to diversify production
How one decision saved 89 passengers
A plane carrying 89 people was forced to make an emergency landing using only its rear wheels on the tarmac.
Australia's new foreign minister could be a gay, Asian woman
If she is elected, Wong will be striving to hit the right tone between the Australia of the past and the truly multicultural nation it will inevitably be in the future.
Brunei says it won't enforce death penalty for gay sex
Brunei has backtracked on enforcing laws introduced last month that would have made sex between men and adultery punishable by stoning to death.
South Korea Says N. Korea Fired Short-Range Missile: Joongang
North Korea has fired a short-range missile eastward from the city of Wonsan on its east coast, according to South Korea’s Yonhap news agency.
Thai king Vajiralongkorn marries 'bodyguard' making her queen
The king of Thailand has married the deputy head of his personal security detail, and given her the title of queen, a royal statement has said.
Sri Lanka cracks down on Muslims
Saudi Women Prepare To Drive As Ban Nears End A week after Sri Lankan suicide bombers left more than 250 people dead, the reeling nation has banned all kinds of face clothing.
Sri Lanka attacks: Death toll revised down by 'about 100'
Sri Lanka has revised down the death toll from Sunday's blasts by more than 100, to "about 253", the health ministry says.
Pregnant wife of Sri Lanka bomber detonates suicide vest during raids, killing her children and three police officers
The pregnant wife of a Sri Lankan suicide bomber has detonated a suicide vest as police raided her home, killing herself and her children.
Kim Jong-un in Russia for Vladimir Putin summit
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has arrived in the far east of Russia for a summit with President Vladimir Putin.
Mass funerals mark Sri Lanka's day of mourning
As Sri Lanka buries its dead, grief turns to anger amid reports that authorities were warned about possible attacks.
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