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North Korea fires three short-range missiles
SEOUL - North Korea fired three short-range missiles from its east coast today (May 18), South Korea’s Defence Ministry said, but the purpose of the launches was unknown.
Hopes fade for trapped miners in Indonesia
JAKARTA -- Freeport McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc said today (May 18) that rockfalls were hampering rescue efforts after a tunnel collapse four days ago at its giant Indonesian...
Quake jolts north-east Japan
TOKYO -- An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.9 jolted northeastern Japan today (May 18), but no tsunami warning was issued, the Japan Meteorological Agency said.
Myanmar sanctions list languishes
YANGON — If you’re American and want to do business in Myanmar, there is a list of people and companies you have to steer clear of by law. But it leaves off a former minister’s...
He hasn’t achieved much but Widodo is gaining popularity
JAKARTA — An untested outsider to Indonesian politics has attracted an unexpected national following in this fledgling democracy amid a void of young leaders.
Myanmar’s President frees prisoners ahead of US trip
YANGON — Myanmar’s President pardoned at least 20 political prisoners yesterday, ahead of a historic state visit by Mr Thein Sein to the United States that will highlight the...
US troops abused Japanese women, charges Osaka Mayor
TOKYO — The Mayor of Osaka, who outraged many with remarks about Japan’s wartime and modern sexual services, has struck back after the United States condemned his comments as ...
Philippines fears for workers in Taiwan amid row
MANILA — The Philippine envoy to Taiwan yesterday advised thousands of Filipino workers there to eat at home and avoid the streets while emotions run high on the island over the...
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