Syrian Opposition Meets In Istanbul To Elect Leader Ahead Of Geneva Peace Talks Likely To Be Held In June
A day after the U.S. expressed solidarity for Syrian opposition, members of the coalition met in Istanbul on Thursday to elect a new leader.
Pakistan Bombing Kills 11 Security Personnel, 2 Civilians; Pakistani Taliban Claim Responsibility
A bomb explosion in Quetta, in Pakistan's Balochistan province, killed 11 security personnel and two civilians.
North Korea Invites South Korea To Hold Joint Event: Signal Of Pyongyang’s Readiness To Restart Kaesong Factory?
North Korea proposed a joint event with South Korea to mark the anniversary of a landmark joint declaration.
Suspected Lashkar-e-Taiba Militant Killed In Kashmir Police Encounter
A militant belonging to the banned Islamist group Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), was killed in an early morning raid on Thursday.
India’s Rising Purchasing Power To Boost India-China Trade, Future Fall In Chinese Manufacturing Subsidies Could Balance Trade
India and China plan to boost trade even as India seeks a bigger share of the Chinese market to narrow its yawning trade deficit.
North Korea’s Kim Jong Un Sends Envoy To China; Japan To Resume Talks With Pyongyang On Abduction Issue
North Korean leader sent a special envoy to Beijing on Wednesday, a day after a Chinese fishing crew was freed after government intervention.
Guatemala’s Apex Court Overturns Former Military Ruler Rios Montt’s Conviction On Genocide Charges
Guatemala’s highest court on Monday annulled a conviction against former dictator Efrain Rios Montt.
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang’s India Visit: Indian Media Smitten By His Charm; Chinese Media Positive On Sino-Indian Ties
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang’s visit to India prompts the media to see a benign future for Indo-China relations. The Indian public remains wary, an independent survey says.
President Obama To Meet Myanmar’s President Thein Sein In Washington Amid Apprehensions Cast Over Nation's Reforms
President Barack Obama will meet Myanmar’s President Thein Sein on Monday, amid apprehensions over sustainability of the nation’s reforms.
China, India Jointly Push For New Initiative To Resolve Border Dispute; Sign Eight Agreements
China and India on Monday decided to end their border disputes amicably, while signing new agreements to strengthen ties.
China Asks North Korea To Free 16 Chinese Fishermen; Seizure To Affect Strained Ties Between Pyongyang And China
China has asked North Korea to release 16 Chinese fishermen, who were on board a Chinese fishing boat.
Wave Of Violence Strikes Across Iraq: Twin Bomb Blasts At Sunni Mosque Deadliest, At Least 43 Killed
Twin bomb blasts hit a Sunni Muslim mosque in the Iraqi city of Baquba, some 50 kilometers (31 miles) to the northeast of Baghdad.
North Korea Launches Three Short-Range Guided Missiles Into The Sea Off Peninsula's East Coast
A South Korean official told Reuters the government would not speculate whether the missiles were part of a drill or training exercise.
Chinese Man Accused Of Insulting Quran Held In Pakistan-Administered Kashmir; Massive Protests Follow The Incident
A Chinese national was taken into protective custody in Pakistani-administered Kashmir, over alleged insult of the Quran.
Philippines Special Envoy In Taiwan Cautions Filipino Workers To Keep Low Profile As Tensions Run High Over Fisherman’s Shooting
Philippines special envoy in Taiwan on Friday advised thousands of Filipino workers to keep a low profile, amid a diplomatic row.
Iran Election: Cleric Says Women Cannot Be Presidential Candidates, Quashing Moves By Women To Contest In June 14 Polls
Thirty women had registered as candidates, although there was little hope that any of them stood a chance in the election.
Nigerian Forces Launch Offensive Against Boko Haram Militants In Northeast; Mobile Networks Unavailable
Nigerian armed forces have launched raids against Boko Haram Islamist militants in the north-east, officials said on Thursday.
Ceiling Collapse At Cambodia Shoe Factory Kills Two, Injures Seven; Taiwanese Unit Manufactured Shoes For Japanese Brand Asics
A ceiling collapsed at a shoe factory in Cambodia on Thursday killing at least two workers.
Cyclone Mahasen Strikes Southern Bangladesh; Heavy Rain, Winds Force Evacuation Of One Million
Cyclone Mahasen hit the southern coast of Bangladesh on Thursday and forced the evacuation of more than one million people.
Nepal Plane Crashes Near Jomsom Airport Injuring All Passengers, Including Eight Japanese Tourists
An aircraft carrying 21 people crashed while trying to land at a mountain airstrip, some 200 kilometers (125 miles) northwest of Kathmandu.
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe Remains Tightlipped About His Aide’s Visit To North Korea
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe declined to explain exactly why a top aide is in North Korea, sparking concern from South Korea.
Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan Declares State Of Emergency In Northeast After Islamist Militant Attacks
The state of emergency comes after a deadly offensive by Islamist militant groups in the troubled northeast part of the country.
Taiwan Rejects Philippines Apology, Recalls Envoy; Freezes Hiring Of Filipinos Over Fisherman’s Shooting
President Ma Ying-jeou’s office expressed “strong dissatisfaction” over an apology issued by the Philippines representative in Taipei.
Saudi Arabia Confirms Four New Cases Of Novel SARS-Like Coronavirus
The health ministry said one of the four new cases had been treated and the patient had been released from hospital,
Boat Carrying Rohingya Muslims Capsizes Off Western Myanmar In Rakhine State; Scores Missing
A boat carrying more than 100 Rohingya Muslims capsized off western Myanmar, the U.N. said on Tuesday.
Japanese Mayor Defends WWII Use Of Korean ‘Comfort Women;’ Tokyo Distances Itself From Comments
A prominent Japanese politician stirred controversy on Monday saying “comfort women” of World War II were “necessary.”
North Korea Appoints New Defense Minister Jang Jong Nam Replacing Hawkish Kim Kyok Sik
North Korea replaced its hard-line defense minister with a little-known army general, state media reported on Monday.
South Korean President Park Geun-hye Apologizes For Sexual Harassment Scandal Involving Spokesman Yoon Chang-jung In US
South Korean President Park Geun-hye apologized on Monday for a scandal involving a presidential spokesman.
India’s Ruling Congress Party Cabinet Ministers Pawan Bansal, Ashwani Kumar Resign Amid Scandals
India’s scandal-hit Railway Minister Pawan Kumar Bansal and Law Minister Ashwani Kumar stepped down on Friday.
Former Guatemalan Military Ruler Rios Montt Convicted Of Genocide Against Ethnic Mayans
Former Guatemalan dictator Efrain Rios Montt was found guilty of genocide against ethnic Ixil Mayans, on Friday.
