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Suicide bomber kills at least ten in northwest Pakistan

A suicide bomber blew himself up close to a police checkpoint in northwestern Pakistan on Tuesday (January 19), killing at…

Saudi-led airstrike kills 26 in Yemen

  (Courtesy China Central Television) -- At least 26 people have been killed and 20 others injured after fighter jets…

First snow of the year in Tokyo causes train delays and injuries

Snow began falling across eastern and western Japan, including Tokyo, early on Monday (January 18) morning. Many commuters arrived at…

Taiwan shares rise following DPP election win

Taiwan stocks rose 0.75 percent to 7720.13 points as of 0507GMT on Monday (January 18), after the Democratic Progressive Party's…

Roadmap, responsibilities to be discussed at 2nd meeting on Afghan peace process

Afghanistan, Pakistan, China and the United States will discuss roadmap details and participants' responsibilities for the Afghan peace process when…

Iraqi forces evacuate hundreds of terrified civilians of Ramadi

Waving white flags, civilians, mostly women and children emerged from houses in Ramadi's eastern district of Sufiya where Iraqi government…

Japan, U.S. and Sokor officials agree sanctions vs Nokor

Japan, U.S., and South Korean officials agreed on Saturday (January 16) to work together on new sanctions against North Korea…

Taiwan opposition wins presidency, China ties could suffer

Taiwan's independence-leaning opposition leader Tsai Ing-wen won the island's presidential election on Saturday (January 16) after the ruling party admitted…

South Korea president says China response to North Korea nuclear test is key

South Korea warned North Korea on Wednesday (January 13) that the United States and its allies were working on sanctions…

Three arrests made by Indonesian anti-terrorism police following Jakarta attack

Media reported that three people suspected of plotting an attack were arrested before dawn in Depok, just south of Jakarta,…

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