N. Korea nuclear weapon use would meet ‘massive military response’: Mattis
SEOUL, South Korea (AFP) -- US Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis warned Saturday that North Korea would face a "massive…
7 years ago
Asia
Typhoon Saola brings heavy rain in southern Japan
TOKYO, Japan (AFP) -- Typhoon Saola barreled towards Japan's southernmost Okinawa island chain on Saturday bringing heavy rain as authorities…
7 years ago
World’s first large cargo drone makes maiden flight in China
SHAANXI, China (CCTV) -- The world's first unmanned large transport drone made its maiden flight on Thursday in northwest China's…
7 years ago
Indonesia fireworks factory blaze kills 46, injures dozens
by Dessy Sagita Agence France Presse TANGERANG, Indonesia (AFP) -- At least 46 people have been killed and dozens more…
7 years ago
Mattis says US goal is ‘not war’ over N. Korea
SEOUL, South Korea (AFP) -- Washington's goal "is not war" as it seeks to ease high military tension with Pyongyang,…
7 years ago
North Korean leader sends congratulations to China’s Xi after congress
PYONGYANG, North Korea (Reuters) -- North Korean leader Kim Jong Un sent a rare congratulatory message to Chinese President Xi…
7 years ago
US adds sanctions on North Korea for rights abuses
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- The United States layered a new round of sanctions on North Korea Thursday, blacklisting individuals…
7 years ago
Syrian forces responsible for sarin attack: UN panel
by Carole Landry Agence France Presse UNITED NATIONS, United States (AFP) -- Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's forces were responsible for…
7 years ago
China releases activist who supported HK democracy
BEIJING, China (AFP) - A Chinese activist who was imprisoned after speaking out about women's rights and Hong Kong's democracy…
7 years ago
Thais bid final goodbye to beloved King Bhumibol
by Sally Mairs and Sippachai Kunnuwong Agence France-Presse BANGKOK, Thailand (AFP) -- A sea of black-clad mourners massed across Bangkok's…
7 years ago
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