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Somali minister mistaken for Islamist militant shot dead by bodyguards of government official
The victim, Abbas Siraji, was the youngest minister to serve in Somalia's new cabinet formed in March.
May 04, 2017
West African countries detain 7 Chinese ships for illegal fishing
Inspectors from Guinea, Sierra Leone and Guinea-Bissau raided 37 vessels of which 11 were found breaching regulations.
May 04, 2017
'Stop irritating each other' China says after US flies supersonic bombers over Korean peninsula
The development comes a day after North Korea said the US was pushing the region to the brink of nuclear war.
May 03, 2017
Thai junta accused of creating 'climate of fear' after a critic of monarchy goes missing
Prawet Prapanukul went missing after Thai security forces raided his house in Bangkok on 29 April.
May 03, 2017
Taiwan president urges China to change its attitude and show goodwill towards her country
President Tsai Ing-wen said it was not just for Taiwan to contribute towards cordial bilateral relations.
May 03, 2017
Venezuela opposition calls for 'mega protests' against Maduro's move on constitution
US, Brazil and Argentina condemn President Nicolas Maduro's call to rewrite Venezuela's constitution.
May 03, 2017
Pressure mounts on Japan to make Tokyo smoke-free ahead of Olympics 2020
WHO and IOC urge Shinzo Abe government to introduce anti-smoking measures.
May 02, 2017
Crane collapse at Samsung shipyard in South Korea kills at least 6 workers
The incident took place at a Samsung Heavy Industries shipyard in the southeastern port city of Geoje.
May 02, 2017
North Korea accuses US of 'pushing' Korean peninsula to 'brink of nuclear war'
Pyongyang's reaction came after a pair of B-1B Lancer bombers flew over the peninsula.
May 02, 2017
Asean meets amid North Korea missile launch tensions and South China Sea row
The summit comes on the day when North Korea test-fired a ballistic missile that failed.
Apr 29, 2017
19 feared dead after bus plunges into ravine in Myanmar
The bus was reportedly trying to avoid a head-on collision with another vehicle when it slid off a highway near Myawaddy.
Apr 29, 2017
French navy's amphibious assault carrier arrives in Japan for joint drills risking China's ire
The Mistral sailed into Japan's naval base of Sasebo to take part in joint military drills with the US, UK and Japan.
Apr 29, 2017
North Korea reiterates aim to target US through 'pre-emptive nuclear strike' after failed missile test
US and South Korea claim that Pyongyang test-fired a missile on 29 April but it exploded within minutes after taking off.
Apr 29, 2017
Duterte promises to look into discovery of 'secret cell' in Manila
The Commission on Human Rights found around 12 people crammed in a windowless room at a Manila police station.
Apr 28, 2017
South Korea hits back at Trump for demanding $1bn for Thaad missile deployment
The president also threatened to scrap or renegotiate the US-South Korea free trade deal.
Apr 28, 2017
Taiwan's Tsai may hold another phone call with Trump amid pursuit of F-35 jets deal with US
The two leaders spoke for the first time in December after Trump won the US presidential elections.
Apr 27, 2017
Hong Kong widens crackdown as police arrest more activists over anti-China protests
Critics say the arrests are aimed at stifling those who oppose the China-controlled government.
Apr 27, 2017
US plans to conduct new freedom of navigation operation in South China Sea
The move is likely to anger China as Washington is not a claimant in the territorial dispute.
Apr 27, 2017
Venezuelan police use tear gas and water cannons to quell protesters as death toll hits 29
Opposition leaders claimed the police also used tear gas at protesters outside an elementary school in Caracas.
Apr 27, 2017
Japanese minister resigns after saying it's good that 2011 tsunami hit Tohoku and not Tokyo
Reconstruction minister Masahiro Imamura said it was better the disaster had hit northern Japan instead of Tokyo.
Apr 26, 2017
Venezuela threatens to withdraw from OAS regional group as pressure mounts on President Maduro
No country has ever withdrawn from the Organization of American States since it was created in 1948.
Apr 26, 2017
US moves key parts of Thaad anti-missile system near Seoul as North Korea shows off fire power
A spokesperson for South Korea's presidential front runner Moon Jae-in called the move 'very inappropriate'.
Apr 26, 2017
25 paramilitary troops killed in Maoist ambush in eastern India
Prime Minister Narendra Modi calls the attack "cowardly and deplorable".
Apr 25, 2017
2 more protesters killed in Venezuela clashes as demonstrations enter fourth week
Overall 12 protesters have been killed in the deadly protests since April.
Apr 25, 2017
North Korea holds massive live-fire drill as US Navy's nuclear-powered submarine arrives
The drill was conducted near the eastern port city of Wonsan as Pyongyang marked the 85th founding anniversary of its army.
Apr 25, 2017
Lawyer of self-confessed Filipino hitman files case against Duterte at ICC over war on drugs
The Filipino president and 11 senior government officials have been accused of crimes against humanity.
Apr 24, 2017
China likely to deport 8 North Korean defectors
The North Koreans were captured by authorities in mid-March during a random road check in Shenyang city.
Apr 24, 2017
3 children among 5 killed in devastating New York City blaze
It was not immediately know what caused the fire, but official said an explosion could have triggered it.
Apr 24, 2017
Venezuela's Maduro agrees to hold local elections but silent on presidential polls
Maduro's decision to conduct local elections came ahead of a massive protest planned for 24 April.
Apr 24, 2017
8 people electrocuted in bakery looting incident in Venezuela as anti-government unrest continues
The victims died after a high-voltage line reportedly fell on them.
Apr 22, 2017
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