Asia

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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