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The last Hong Kong pro-democracy party that held street protests disbands
Hong Kong's pro-democracy League of Social Democrats has disbanded under intense political pressure. Announced on…
Japan executes man convicted of murder for killing and dismembering 9 people in…
Japan's Justice Ministry says a man convicted of murder for killing and dismembering nine people in his apartment…
Commuter traffic stops for whales on Australia’s humpback highway
PORT STEPHENS, Australia (AP) — The ferry was late, but not because of the usual traffic. Sydney commuters watched…
Japan conducts first missile test on its own territory as part of military buildup…
TOKYO (AP) — Japan's military test-fired a missile on Japanese territory for the first time Tuesday, as the country…
Beijing official overseeing Hong Kong warns of persisting national security…
HONG KONG (AP) — A top Beijing official overseeing Hong Kong affairs on Saturday warned of persisting threats in…
Thai prime minister’s leaked phone call with Cambodia’s Hun Sen sparks…
BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand’s Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra faced growing calls for her resignation in a…
South Korea ratifies treaty aimed at safeguarding international adoptions
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — After years of delay, South Korea has ratified the Hague Adoption Convention, an…
Remains of Air India crash victims are handed over to relatives
Indian authorities have started handing over remains of the victims of one of India’s worst aviation disasters…
China and Hong Kong national security authorities launch 1st publicly known joint…
HONG KONG (AP) — China's national security authorities in Hong Kong and the city's police launched their first…
Senators return the impeachment case against Sara Duterte to the Philippine House
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Philippine senators set themselves as an impeachment court Tuesday for the trial of Vice…
Filipino forces and villagers struggle to live in China’s shadow in disputed…
WEST YORK ISLAND, South China Sea (AP) — Overwhelmed after setting foot for the first time on a far-flung but…
Japan’s Princess Kako receives medal in Brazil as she starts 11-day trip
SAO PAULO (AP) — Japan’s Princess Kako of Akishino, a niece of Emperor Naruhito, received the highest order of…
