Filipinos fear ‘armed conflict’ with China over sea row: Poll
AFP, Manila :Eight in 10 Filipinos are worried a festering South China Sea territorial dispute could lead to “armed conflict” with the world’s most populous...
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Suu Kyi accelerates political battle as she turns 70
AFP, Yangon :Myanmar’s indomitable opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi has entwined her life with the politics of her country, but as she turns 70...
Despite obstacles, chances grow for final Iran nuclear deal
Reuters, New York :Iran is trying to avoid detailed commitments. The French are sticking to their tough line. And US President Barack Obama faces a...
Hong Kong leader extends economic olive branch after veto
Reuters, Hong Kong :Hong Kong’s leader extended an olive branch of economic stimulus to the city a day after lawmakers vetoed a Beijing-backed electoral reform...
UN chief criticises Israel over deaths of children in Gaza
AP, United Nations : Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon is criticising Israel for the death and suffering of many Palestinian children during last summer’s conflict in Gaza and...
US to face differences with China head on at talks next week
Reuters, Washington :The United States said on Thursday it would not “paper over” differences between the United States and China when top officials of the...
UN needs $1.6b for Yemen aid, warns of ‘looming catastrophe’
Reuters, Geneva :The United Nations said on Friday that $1.6 billion was now needed to face a “looming catastrophe” in Yemen where a Saudi-led coalition...
Hong Kong lawmakers reject Beijing-backed election plan
AFP, Hong Kong :Hong Kong lawmakers on Thursday rejected a Beijing-backed electoral reform package derided as “fake democracy” during mass protests last year, leaving the...
Russia does not want arms race with US: Putin aide
AFP, Moscow :Russia does not want to enter a costly new arms race with the United States, a top Kremlin aide said Wednesday, after President...
Several bombs explode at Boko Haram camp: 63 die
AP, Bauchi :A large sack of home-made bombs discovered at an abandoned Boko Haram camp exploded, killing 63 people, witnesses said on Wednesday of a...
UN urges Pakistan, India to ease tensions
Dawn.com, New York :United Nations (UN) associate spokesman Farhan Haq at a briefing in New York urged Pakistan and India to take steps to ease...
South Korean lawmakers approve new premier
AP, Seoul :South Korea’s ruling party-controlled legislature on Thursday approved President Park Geun-hye’s choice for prime minister, ending a lengthy merry-go-round at the country’s No....