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The Communist Party of China plans to launch a bizarre ‘social credit’ system for its citizens
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Philippine president announces ‘separation’ from US, wants to align with Russia and China
PHILIPPINE President Rodrigo Duterte has announced his “separation” from the United States, declaring he has realigned with China as the two agreed to resolve their South China Sea dispute through talks.
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Indonesia castration law 'will wipe out paedophilia'
Indonesia could "wipe out" paedophilia with its new policy of chemical castration, President Joko Widodo has told the BBC.
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Thailand's heir apparent Maha Vajiralongkorn raises fears – and eyebrows
Crown prince is best known for making his poodle Foo Foo an air chief marshal, but his darker side has long caused concerns about his potential rule
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Philippine President Duterte labelled ‘serial killer’ and ‘psychopath’ as drug crackdown death toll exceeds 3600
PHILIPPINE President Rodrigo “The Punisher” Duterte has been labelled a “psychopath” and a “serial killer” by critics as the death toll in his murderous drugs crackdown hurtles towards 4000.
Japan steps up activity in disputed South China Sea region
JAPAN has announced its intention to step up its activity in the disputed South China Sea region.
We aren’t ‘little brown brothers of America,’ don’t lecture us – Philippines FM
The US had previously said it was “deeply concerned” about the campaign against drugs, and urged the government to ensure that law enforcement officers comply with the country’s “human rights obligation.”
Can work yourself to death?
‘Death from overwork’ is so common in Japan there’s even a word for it. But is it physically possible?
Duterte says he wants U.S. special forces out of southern Philippines
"These special forces, they have to go," Duterte said in a speech during an oath-taking ceremony for new officials.
China launches joint military exercises with Russia and a long-range bomber mission
A FLURRY of fresh military exercises is highlighting rising tensions in the Asia Pacific, with China and Russia today joining forces to practice seizing islands and hunting submarines.
Obama: North Korea Nuclear Test Demands 'Serious Consequences'
Pyongyang also said it has made strides that could bring it closer to mounting a warhead on one of its ballistic missiles and launching a long-distance nuclear strike.
Philippine president reaffirms his deadly anti-drug campaign
On Wednesday he is to attend a gala dinner with both Obama and Ban, as well as join a meeting that the two leaders will have with ASEAN heads of state and government.
Kim Jong-un reportedly executes vice premier for slouching
NORTH Korea has reportedly executed a vice premier and banished two other top officials to rural areas for re-education in the latest purge to hit the secretive government.
Iran rolls out domestic internet
Iran has announced it has completed the first phase of its plan to operate a "national internet".
N Korea threatens to fire at lighting equipment of US, S Korean troops near its border
North Korea has threatened to fire at lighting equipment being used by the US and South Korean militaries at a village inside the Demilitarized Zone.
Almost 1,800 People Have Died in Seven Weeks in the Philippines’ War on Drugs
The figure is higher than the 900 deaths previously cited by officials
US Sends 100 Troops to Secure Besieged Afghan City
The troops will attempt to help the Afghans hold on to the city of Lashkar Gah, the southern capital of Helmand province.
North Korea 'Netflix' device unveiled
A set-top box offering video-on-demand services has been unveiled by the state broadcaster KCTV in North Korea, according to local reports.
North Korean diplomat at London embassy 'defects to another country'
A diplomat at the North Korean embassy in London has defected and fled abroad with his family, BBC News understands.
