Japan says N. Korea missile test ‘outrageous act’
TOKYO, Japan (AFP) -- Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Wednesday condemned a North Korean test missile that landed 250 kilometres (155…
8 years ago
Asia
N. Korea test fires ballistic missile: S. Korea defence ministry
SEOUL, South Korea (AFP) -- North Korea on Wednesday test-fired a ballistic missile towards the Sea of Japan, South Korea's…
8 years ago
China must prepare for ‘people’s war at sea’: minister
BEIJING, China (AFP) -- China's Defense Minister has urged preparations for a "people's war at sea" to counter offshore security…
8 years ago
Japan approves huge stimulus for sluggish economy
TOKYO, Japan (AFP) - by Daniel LEUSSINK Japan's cabinet Tuesday approved a mammoth 28-trillion yen ($273 billion) package in its latest…
8 years ago
Japan warns China over territorial aggression
TOKYO, Japan (AFP) - Beijing risks triggering unintended conflict with Asian rivals through its aggressive stance in maritime disputes, Japan…
8 years ago
Anger as Hong Kong pro-independence leader barred from polls
HONG KONG, China (AFP) - A high-profile Hong Kong pro-independence leader said Tuesday he had been barred from standing in upcoming…
8 years ago
Beijing tightens maritime rules after S. China Sea case
BEIJING, China (AFP) -- Beijing on Tuesday announced penalties for "illegal" fishing in its waters, including those it claims in…
8 years ago
Japan warns China over territorial aggression
BEIJING, China (AFP) -- Beijing risks triggering unintended conflict with Asian rivals through its aggressive stance in maritime disputes, Japan…
8 years ago
Tokyo’s first woman governor gets down to work
CCTV -- The first female governor of Tokyo has started her new job at the Tokyo Metropolitan Government office on…
8 years ago
Typhoon Nida damages houses and tears down tree branches in Hong Kong
HONG KONG, China (Reuters) -- Social media video footage showed Typhoon Nida damaging houses and tearing down tree branches as…
8 years ago
This website uses cookies.