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Bangladesh arrests 2 more suspects in blogger Niladri Niloy’s killing
August 28, 2015 10:41 IST
Niloy was known to his friends as an atheist blogger whose online name is Niloy Chowdhury.
Kim Jong Un dismisses top officials after recent standoff with rival South Korea
August 28, 2015 13:54 IST
North Korean leader was probably holding them responsible for the confrontation that developed in a way that he did not expect.
US asks Pakistan to show ‘restraint’ in expanding nuclear power
August 28, 2015 08:57 IST
Pakistan will retain its capabilities for the foreseeable future as a necessary deterrent against perceived existential threats from India: Reports
Thailand court issues warrant for suspect in second bomb blast
August 27, 2015 22:10 IST
An explosion took place near the spot about 18 hours later on August 18, but caused no casualties.
China detains 11 over deadly Tianjin blasts that killed 139
August 27, 2015 13:26 IST
Police have already detained 12 Ruihai employees as part of their investigation and are also looking into a company suspected of providing bogus safety assessments.
China’s Dalian Wanda buys Ironman triathlon brand for $650M
August 27, 2015 09:11 IST
Wanda said in a statement Thursday that it's paying $650 million for Tampa, Fla.-based World Triathlon Corp. as it forecasts explosive demand in China for the sport.
Myanmar elections: Rebels should think carefully on peace deal, says Aung San Suu Kyi
August 27, 2015 08:16 IST
Ethnic unrest was long used as an excuse for the army to exercise control over the country's administration, and is a very sensitive issue because it relates to the nation's unity.
Flash floods kill 40 people in North Korea: Red CrossSubscriber Only
August 26, 2015 20:29 IST
The floods affected more than 11,000 people, with 153 houses completely destroyed and 849 houses damaged.
Boeing 777 makes emergency landing in Japan: ANASubscriber Only
August 26, 2015 11:58 IST
"It turned around and landed back at Osaka airport at 7:50 am," said ANA spokeswoman Hanae Satomura.
China Victory Day: 30 heads of state to attend celebrations, Japan to skipSubscriber Only
August 25, 2015 14:15 IST
Nearly 1,000 foreign troops from 17 countries will participate in China's military parade here on September 3 to mark the 70th anniversary of the World War II victory against Japan, a military official said.
Afghan blast: 11 dead in Herat gas explosion, victims mostly children
August 25, 2015 13:52 IST
Rafiq Sherzai, spokesman for the Herat Regional Hospital, said on Tuesday that 18 people were also wounded in the blast late Monday.
Protesters attack police with knives in Nepal; 9 dead, curfew imposed
August 25, 2015 13:10 IST
The protesters from the Tharu ethnic group are demanding a separate state in the new constitution, which they say would give them a stronger say in local affairs.
Typhoon lashes Japan, landslide fears prompt evacuation call
August 25, 2015 09:45 IST
Japan's Metrological Agency said it was moving to the north, and forecast a maximum 200 mm (4.8 inches) of rain an hour.
S Korea turns off cross-border speakers broadcasting anti-Pyongyang propaganda as part of deal
August 25, 2015 11:53 IST
Seoul had restarted the broadcasts earlier this month after an 11-year stoppage in retaliation against the North for allegedly planting land mines on border patrol.
Rival Koreas once again show mastery at pulling back from brink
August 25, 2015 09:24 IST
A look at how the Koreas have pulled off similar feats, sometimes with the involvement of South Korea's ally, the United States, over the years.
Bangkok blast probe hindered by broken security cameras
August 24, 2015 19:53 IST
Investigators are trying to "put pieces of the puzzle together" but have had to use their imagination to fill holes left by cameras that failed to record his movements.
Maldives ex-President Mohamed Nasheed arrested without warrant
August 24, 2015 16:50 IST
The Maldivian Democratic Party strongly condemned Nasheed's arrest by the Maldives Correctional Service and Maldives Police Service, calling it "arbitrary and illegal".
Thailand detains photographer for carrying body armour
August 24, 2015 13:32 IST
The photographer is being charged with possessing an illegal weapon, which carries a prison sentence of up to five years.
Thailand police deactivate bomb in Bangkok house
August 24, 2015 13:03 IST
A week after an explosion killed 20 people in Bangkok, Thai police find unexploded bomb in capital.
S Korea insists anti-Pyongyang propaganda will continue unless North apologizes for attacks
August 24, 2015 11:43 IST
President Park told top aides that Seoul would not 'stand down even if North Korea ratchets up provocation to its highest level and threatens our national security.'
Typhoon Goni hits Okinawa after killing 15 in Philippines
August 24, 2015 11:23 IST
Overnight, record wind-gusts of 256 kph (159 mph) flipped over cars and knocked down utility polls on the remote Japanese island of Ishigaki, near Taiwan, Japanese media reported.
Multiple explosions at US base in Japan lights up night sky
August 24, 2015 11:13 IST
The blast happened after midnight at the Sagami General Depot in Sagamihara, a city about 25 miles (40 kilometers) southwest of Tokyo, said Navy Commander Bill Urban, a Pentagon press officer.
Malaysia finds more graves and human remains near Thai borderSubscriber Only
August 24, 2015 09:13 IST
The new graves were found on Saturday near the peak of a hill surrounded by jungle terrain and along the Thai border.
Frustration mounts as negotiations between the North, South Korea drag on
August 24, 2015 11:47 IST
North Korea is refusing to apologize for what Seoul says was a land mine attack and then an artillery barrage last week. Pyongyang demands that Seoul stop the propaganda broadcasts started in retaliation for the land mine explosions.
Japan PM Shinzo Abe to skip China visit for WW2 anniversary: reports
August 25, 2015 12:30 IST
Shinzo Abe decided to side with Western countries who are not attending events in China because of worries about its military expansion in the region, the Sankei newspaper reported.
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