Asia

Pokemon players anger Khmer Rouge prison survivors

Phnom Penh, Cambodia (AFP) -- Survivors of the Khmer Rouge hit out at Pokemon Go players on Wednesday after they…

Ex-Philippine leader to meet Beijing contacts on ice-breaking trip

HONGKONG, China (AFP) -- Former Philippine leader Fidel Ramos said Tuesday he would meet contacts with links to Chinese President…

Thousands flee fierce fighting in Afghanistan’s Helmand

KANDAHAR, Afghanistan (AFP) - by Mamoon Durrani Fierce fighting in Helmand has sent thousands of Afghans fleeing to the capital…

Air strikes near Damascus cause multiple casualties – monitoring group

DARAYA, Syria (Reuters) -- Air strikes by the Syrian government or its Russian allies hit rebel territories in the Damascus…

Japan’s ageing emperor hints at abdication

Emperor Akihito says his advancing age and weakening health mean he may no longer be able to carry out his…

Olympics: Rio to replace flawed Chinese flags

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil (AFP) - Rio Olympics organisers said they would replace the Games' official Chinese flags on Monday…

Pakistan hospital blast kills at least 45

QUETTA, Pakistan (AFP) - by Maaz KHAN At least 45 people were killed Monday when a powerful explosion ripped through…

Japan’s crown prince an unlikely critic of the monarchy

by Natsuko FUKUE TOKYO, Japan (AFP) -- Japan's Crown Prince Naruhito may be heir to one of the world's oldest…

Death toll from blast in SW Pakistan rises to 40: minister

QUETTA, Pakistan (AFP) -- At least 40 people were killed and dozens wounded when a bomb ripped through a crowd…

Japan’s emperor says may be ‘difficult’ to fulfill duties

TOKYO, Japan (AFP) -- Japanese Emperor Akihito said Monday he is concerned his weakening health may make it hard to fulfil…

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