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Incoming government to prioritize peace in Myanmar: Suu Kyi
January 4, 2016
Incoming government to prioritize peace in Myanmar: Suu Kyi
Aung San Suu Kyi said Monday that building peace will be the first priority of her pro-democracy party's incoming administration…
Suicide bomber blows himself up near Kabul airport: police
January 4, 2016
Suicide bomber blows himself up near Kabul airport: police
A suicide bomber in a car blew himself up close to a police checkpoint near Kabul airport on Monday but…
Quake strikes South Asia; toll reaches nine dead, nearly 200 injured
January 4, 2016
Quake strikes South Asia; toll reaches nine dead, nearly 200 injured
A powerful earthquake struck South Asia before dawn on Monday, killing at least nine people and injuring nearly 200, with…
Hong Kong says ‘no indication’ China involved in case of missing booksellers
January 4, 2016
Hong Kong says ‘no indication’ China involved in case of missing booksellers
Hong Kong leader Leung Chun-ying said on Monday he was "highly concerned" about the disappearance of five booksellers specializing in…
European Commission to debate contentious Polish media law
January 3, 2016
European Commission to debate contentious Polish media law
The European Commission said Sunday it would debate the rule of law in Poland this month in the first stage…
Refugee crisis could shake up German political landscape in 2016
January 3, 2016
Refugee crisis could shake up German political landscape in 2016
For the past decade, German politics has been a relatively dull affair, with Angela Merkel dominating at the national level…
CNN: Armed protesters take over federal wildlife refuge in Oregon
January 3, 2016
CNN: Armed protesters take over federal wildlife refuge in Oregon
A group of armed protesters have taken over a building in a federal wildlife refuge in Oregon, accusing officials of…
US shuts down drone operation in Ethiopia: embassy official
January 3, 2016
US shuts down drone operation in Ethiopia: embassy official
A United States official says his government has shut down its drone operation base in southern Ethiopia. US Embassy Spokesman in…
Death toll in Indian base attack rises to 7 troops, 4 gunmen
January 3, 2016
Death toll in Indian base attack rises to 7 troops, 4 gunmen
The number of troops killed in an attack on an Indian air force base has risen to seven, after four…
Vietnam protests after China lands plane on disputed Spratlys
January 3, 2016
Vietnam protests after China lands plane on disputed Spratlys
Vietnam formally accused China of violating its sovereignty and a recent confidence-building pact on Saturday by landing a plane on…