Myanmar court remands Reuters journalists for 2 more weeks
YANGON, Myanmar (AFP) -- The detention of two Reuters journalists in Myanmar was extended for two more weeks, a…
7 years ago
Asia
US sanctions two N. Koreans over ballistic missile program
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- The United States sanctioned two North Korean officials on Tuesday over the development of ballistic…
7 years ago
Extra charges dropped against journalists jailed for flying drone in Myanmar
YANGON, Myanmar (AFP) -- Foreign and local journalists jailed for flying a drone near Myanmar's parliament could be released…
7 years ago
Chinese activist jailed for 8 years
TIANJIN, China (AFP) -- A Chinese court sentenced an activist known by the online pseudonym "Super Vulgar Butcher" to eight…
7 years ago
Taiwan warns Chinese military drills pose ‘enormous threat’
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AFP) -- Frequent and increased Chinese military drills pose an "enormous threat" to Taiwan's security, Taipei warned on…
7 years ago
N. Korea preparing to launch satellite: report
SEOUL, South Korea (AFP) -- North Korea is preparing to launch a satellite, a Seoul newspaper said Tuesday, as outside…
7 years ago
Japan jobless rate lowest since 1993
TOKYO, Japan (AFP) -- Japan's unemployment rate in November dipped to its lowest level since November 1993, official data showed…
7 years ago
Artist ‘released’ in China after Liu Xiaobo tribute
BEIJING, China (AFP) -- An artist that could not be reached for more than a week after he painted a politically charged…
7 years ago
Six dead in suicide attack near Afghan spy agency: officials
KABUL Afghanistan (AFP) -- A suicide attacker on foot blew himself up near a compound belonging to the Afghan intelligence…
7 years ago
N. Korea slams new UN sanctions as an ‘act of war’
SEOUL, South Korea (AFP) -- North Korea slammed fresh UN sanctions imposed over its missile tests as an "act of…
7 years ago
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