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Venezuela's Maduro to write to Pope Francis as opposition accused of using children in clashes
At least six of the 67 people killed from both sides of the political divide in Venezuela are reported to be children.
Jun 12, 2017
Stranded humpback whale waiting to be refloated in Australian waters euthanised
The health of the juvenile whale deteriorated as attempts to refloat it failed due to poor weather conditions.
Jun 10, 2017
Merkel wants Brexit negotiations to begin 'quickly' after May's election setback
German Chancellor Angela Merkel assumes that British PM Theresa May will stick to her Brexit plans.
Jun 10, 2017
Trump and Tillerson take different approach on Qatar crisis
Tillerson urges Arab states to ease restrictions on Doha as Trump accuses Qatar of sponsoring terrorism at a 'high level'.
Jun 10, 2017
Thai man gets 35 years jail in harshest punishment yet for insulting royal family on Facebook
Thailand is known to punish those who insults at the reigning monarch.
Jun 09, 2017
Who is Japan's next emperor? Read all about him here
Japan's parliament approved a one-off bill, allowing Emperor Akihito to abdicate.
Jun 09, 2017
US navy deployed B-1B supersonic bombers and guided-missile destroyer to South China Sea
The action is likely to irk China, but the US Air Force said that its mission was 'not related to any specific situation or nation'.
Jun 09, 2017
Japan steps closer to making first major changes to rape law in 100 years
The sex crime law in Japan was originally enacted in 1907 and limits the definition of rape to vaginal penetration by a penis.
Jun 08, 2017
US fighter jets and accident-prone Osprey aircraft make emergency landing in Okinawa
The emergency landing incident is the latest to come under criticism by Japan's Okinawa residents.
Jun 08, 2017
Nuclear lab accident in Japan leaves 5 workers exposed to high levels of radiation
A bag containing radioactive material broke during an equipment inspection at Oarai Research and Development Centre.
Jun 07, 2017
Qatar crisis: UAE threatens to jail Emiratis if they show 'any form of bias' towards Doha
The decision came after social media users engaged in debates after 6 Arab nations cut ties with Qatar.
Jun 07, 2017
China deployed nuclear-capable missiles to ground targets in US west coast, Pentagon says
Pentagon disclosed the deployment in its annual report to Congress on China's military.
Jun 07, 2017
Russia scrambles fighter jet to intercept nuclear-capable US B-52 bomber over Baltic Sea
A Russian Sukhoi-27 escorted the long-range B-52 bomber for 'some time'.
Jun 07, 2017
Swimming pool ad in Saudi Arabia turns woman wearing swimsuit into an inflatable ball
Saudi Arabia has a strict dress code under Islamic law and even women models are expected to cover themselves with face veil.
Jun 06, 2017
100,000 minors still trapped in 'extremely dangerous conditions' in Isis-held Mosul, says Unicef
'Children's lives are on the line. Children are being killed, injured and used as human shields,' Unicef said.
Jun 06, 2017
China hints at blocking India's bid to join Nuclear Suppliers' Group ahead of Xi-Modi meeting
China says India's entry has become 'more complicated' under the 'news circumstances'.
Jun 05, 2017
China furious over Mattis' 'irresponsible remarks' on Beijing's activities in South China Sea
US defense chief James Mattis accused Beijing of continued 'indisputable militarisation' in Spratly archipelago.
Jun 05, 2017
US and its allies will not be scared by Isis attacks, says Pentagon chief Mattis
US defence chief James Mattis' comments came after 3 June London attacks that killed at least seven people.
Jun 05, 2017
Malaysian student dies after being beaten and burned with an iron for 2 days over laptop row
The country's defence minister has ordered the Malaysian Armed Forces to immediately investigate the case.
Jun 03, 2017
Manila casino attack a 'lone-wolf' terror act says top Filipino lawmaker contradicting police's claim
At least 36 people were killed when after a gunman stormed into a casino complex near the Philippines capital Manila.
Jun 03, 2017
Philippines, Malaysia and Indonesia to hold joint sea and air patrols near Mindanao
The three-nation patrols starting 19 June are aimed at countering threats from Islamic militants in the region.
Jun 03, 2017
Sino-US ties in trouble? Mattis slams Beijing's role in South China Sea but lauds its efforts on North Korea
US Defence chief James Mattis said US will not accept China's 'indisputable militarisation' that will undermine regional stability.
Jun 03, 2017
Will Afghan president quit over Kabul blast? Protesters clash with police demanding his resignation
Demonstrators say President Ashraf Ghani is responsible for Kabul blast that killed 90.
Jun 02, 2017
Russia preparing to supply advanced S-400 air defence missile systems to India
Indian PM Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin signed the $5bn worth deal in October 2016.
Jun 02, 2017
South Korea president vows to resolve North Korea issue without foreign help as he sends aide to US
President Moon Jae-in said he would not rely on foreign governments' role to contain Pyongyang's armed provocation.
Jun 01, 2017
China's communist party member fired for visiting mosque during Ramadan
The decision comes as China is intensifying efforts to curb the rising threat of terrorism and Islamic separatism.
Jun 01, 2017
Somali pirates: South Korea responds to distress call over suspected hijack of Mongolian ship
South Korean naval unit was participating in operations to combat piracy in nearby waters when it received a call to help.
May 27, 2017
Watch US Air Force members dance to Jump On It and do cartwheels during Arctic challenge drill
11 nations, including the US and UK, are participating in an interoperability training exercise in Finland.
May 27, 2017
Ramadan 2017: Tillerson says no to Iftar dinner or Eid reception event at State Department – report
If confirmed, this will be only one of the very few times in nearly 20 years that the sitting secretary of state will not host a Ramadan event.
May 27, 2017
Chinese jets fly dangerously close during intercept of US plane over South China Sea
Pentagon said the intercept, the second such encounter in a week, was 'unsafe and unprofessional'.
May 27, 2017
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