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24th of June 2018
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Top North Korean General On Way to US Ahead of Summit2018-05-29 15:40:12
The Straits Times. Singapore. -
ANALYSIS. ASEAN Neighbors Feel Malaysia Market Maelstrom2018-05-29 15:34:00
Asia Times. Hong Kong. -
ANALYSIS. The Syria Connection to Iran, Afghanistan and China2018-05-29 15:29:31
Asia Times. Hong Kong. -
OPINION. Why Moon Jae-in Should Go to Singapore2018-05-29 15:25:43
The Korea Times. South Korea. -
Abe to Meet Donald Trump Before US-North Korea Summit2018-05-29 15:24:34
South China Morning Post. Hong Kong. -
Duterte to Go to War with China if It Claims Disputed Resources2018-05-29 15:22:51
South China Morning Post. Hong Kong. -
Philippine Agents Kill Militants Who Helped Fight IS-Linked Forces2018-05-29 15:20:23
The Sydney Morning Herald. Australia.
Asia-Pacific News
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Rival Koreas agree to reunions of war-separated families2018-06-22 07:00:00
North and South Korea have agreed to hold temporary reunions of families divided by the 1950-53 Korean War in August. -
Chinese media says US has 'delusions' as impact of trade war spreads2018-06-22 04:28:00
U.S. protectionism is self-defeating and a "symptom of paranoid delusions," the China Daily said on Friday. -
Asian shares close mixed amid trade and economic concerns; oil rises ahead of OPEC2018-06-22 01:00:00
Major Asian markets were mixed on Friday amid investor concerns about the trade dispute between Washington and Beijing. -
With freedom to drive, Saudi Arabia's women could change the economy2018-06-21 23:30:00
CNBC speaks with Enaam Gazi Al-Aswad, poised to become Saudi Arabia's first female driver for ride-hailing app Careem. -
Taiwan's Foxconn says biggest challenge is US-China trade war2018-06-21 22:18:00
Taiwan's Foxconn, the world's largest electronics contract manufacturer said that the biggest challenge the company is facing the the trade war betw -
China warns Trump's 'capricious' trade actions will hurt US workers2018-06-21 06:24:00
China's commerce ministry warned that the interests of U.S. workers and farmers ultimately will be hurt by Washington's penchant for brandishing "b -
China's Xiaomi secures 7 cornerstone investors for its $6.1 billion Hong Kong IPO, including Qualcomm2018-06-21 06:00:00
Xiaomi has lined up $548 million from seven cornerstone investors, including U.S. chipmaker Qualcomm. -
Asia markets close mixed as trade concerns simmer; oil prices slip2018-06-21 03:32:00
Asian stocks closed mixed after U.S.-China trade tensions triggered a sell-off earlier in the week. -
What US Korean War veterans think of the Trump-Kim summit2018-06-21 02:20:00
CNBC talks to American veterans of the Korean War, whose intervention in the 1950s enabled South Korea to become a democratic and open country. -
China accuses Washington of 'capricious' trade actions, says that will hurt US workers2018-06-21 01:14:00
China's commerce ministry accused the United States of volatility in its bilateral trade issues. -
Qualcomm among cornerstone investors for Xiaomi's $6.1 billion Hong Kong IPO2018-06-21 01:11:00
The seven cornerstone investors will take up about 10 percent of the shares being offered in Xiaomi's Hong Kong IPO. -
Kim Jong Un and China's Xi agree to boost 'strategic, tactical' cooperation, North Korean media says2018-06-20 23:44:00
Kim Jong Un and Xi Jinping reportedly agreed to bolster "strategic and tactical" cooperation between the countries.
L.A. Times - Asia
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Golf: Esteban Toledo takes Champions lead2018-06-23 18:30:00
Esteban Toledo birdied four of the last six holes for a six-under 66 and the second-round lead Saturday in the American Family Insurance Championship.
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Vinnie Paul, drummer and co-founder of heavy-metal band Pantera, dies at 542018-06-23 18:26:55
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Teyana Taylor appeared in public Friday night. Her new album? Not so much2018-06-23 18:15:00
Teyana Taylor wanted to address the matter right away — and to make it clear that she wasn’t to blame. “Please don’t be mad at -
Man dies trying to rescue 5-year-old boy from river in Sequoia National Park2018-06-23 17:50:00
A young man died trying to rescue a 5-year-old boy who had fallen into the Kaweah River on Saturday in Sequoia National Park, authorities said. The in -
Bob Gibson, former L.A. Times foreign editor, dies at 892018-06-23 17:45:00
Robert W. Gibson, a veteran journalist and editor known for dramatically transforming a paltry Los Angeles Times foreign desk, died Friday at Huntingt -
Number of black players at World Cup is way up, but there's only one black coach2018-06-23 17:40:00
Senegal’s Aliou Cisse is the only black coach at this year’s World Cup and he says more must be done to create opportunities for others to -
BET Experience gets in gear with LL Cool J, Ella Mai, Chris Brown2018-06-23 17:15:00
As preparations for this weekend’s BET Awards were underway at L.A. Live on Friday, the network drummed up hype for its annual broadcast with it -
Who the Kings, Ducks selected on Day 2 of the NHL draft2018-06-23 17:10:00
Selections by the Kings and Ducks in Dallas on Saturday, in rounds 2-7 of the NHL draft. KINGS Round 2, pick 51: Akil Thomas, C, 5-11, 177, Canada; Ni -
A machine taught itself to solve Rubik’s Cube without human help, UC Irvine researchers say2018-06-23 16:50:00
A machine has taught itself to solve a Rubik’s Cube without human assistance, according to a group of UC Irvine researchers. Two algorithms deve -
Mexico closes in on knockout stage with 2-1 win over South Korea2018-06-23 16:28:05
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Playing with 10 men, Germany scores in stoppage time to beat Sweden2018-06-23 16:12:00
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Recent rough patch shows Mariners might have a tough time ending their playoff drought2018-06-23 16:05:00
As Seattle general manager Jerry Dipoto watched his players trudge to their Yankee Stadium dugout following Giancarlo Stanton’s mammoth two-run,
Asia - Voice of America
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Analysts: Don’t Rush North Korea Denuclearization2018-06-22 05:17:01
The U.S. insistence on the complete denuclearization of North Korea could work against America’s interests as political pressure mounts to make -
Changing Times for Malaysia's Long-Muzzled Media?2018-06-22 04:54:00
The surprising upset in Malaysia's May elections not only ushered in a new governing coalition, but it might also mean major changes for the media, w -
Philippines, Muslim Rebel Group Close to Landmark Power-Sharing Deal2018-06-21 22:40:33
After four years of talks and one deadly setback, the Philippines is finalizing a law that would offer some autonomy to a flagship Muslim separatist g -
Trump: N.Korea Blowing Up Test Sites, ‘Total Denuclearization ... Has Already Started’2018-06-21 14:45:12
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday that North Korea was blowing up four of its big test sites and that a process of “total denucleariz -
India, Top Buyer of US Almonds, Hits Back With Higher Duties2018-06-21 13:21:08
India, the world’s biggest buyer of U.S. almonds, raised import duties on the commodity by 20 percent, a government order said, joining the Euro -
Japan Cancels Missile Evacuation Drills2018-06-21 06:00:37
Japan has decided to cancel evacuation drills staged to prepare the country for ballistic missile attacks from North Korea, citing the recent diplomat -
Report Identifies Test Site Kim Vowed to Destroy2018-06-21 04:09:10
The missile engine test site that President Donald Trump said North Korean leader Kim Jong Un had committed to destroy is a major facility in the west -
It’s a Girl: New Zealand Prime Minister Delivers Her First Child2018-06-21 02:42:12
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern gave birth to her first child, a girl, Thursday, Ardern said in a posting on Instagram. Ardern, 37, became -
China: ‘Capricious’ Trade Tactics Will Hurt US Workers2018-06-21 01:33:30
China’s commerce ministry on Thursday accused the United States of being “capricious” over bilateral trade issues and warned that th -
Fukushima Residents See Hope, Pain in Nuclear Tourism2018-06-21 00:41:46
On a cold day in February, Takuto Okamoto guided his first tour group to a sight few outsiders had witnessed in person: the construction cranes loomin -
Australian Senate Approves $106B in Income Tax Cuts2018-06-20 23:02:29
Australia's prime minister achieved an important political victory on Thursday when the Senate passed personal income tax cuts worth 144 billion Aust -
No Signs Yet of North Korean Denuclearization 2018-06-20 21:51:41
A week after U.S. President Donald Trump proclaimed North Korea no longer posed a nuclear threat, his top military official cautioned there are no new
Asia
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Ev Ting Outmanoeuvres Koji Ando In Battle Of Lightweight Contenders2018-06-23 12:50:14
Ev “E.T.” Ting stopped the charge of a former World Title challenger in Macau to bolster his claim for a second shot at the ONE Lightweigh -
Narantungalag Jadambaa Dominates Edward Kelly In ONE Championship Comeback Bout2018-06-23 12:17:16
Narantungalag “Tungaa” Jadambaa had not competed in the ONE Championship cage since November 2016, but he looked like he had never been aw -
Lerdsila Wins ONE Super Series Debut After Competetive Battle With Sok Thy2018-06-23 11:46:54
For the first time in ONE Super Series, Kun Khmer and Muay Thai athletes faced off, and the action did not disappoint as Lerdsila Phuket Top Team show -
Tarik Khbabez Overwhelms Alain Ngalani In ONE Super Series Debut2018-06-23 11:14:49
When ONE Championship announced the introduction of ONE Super Series bouts, Hong Kong’s Alain “The Panther” Ngalani jumped at the op -
Yukinori Ogasawara Hits Spectacular Spinning Back-Elbow KO In Macau2018-06-23 10:46:12
In the first ONE Super Series contest of ONE: PINNACLE OF POWER, Japan’s Yukinori Ogasawara met Portugal’s Rui Botelho, and showcased the -
Li Kai Wen Calls For Title Shot After Stunning 10-Second Knockout In Macau2018-06-23 10:11:40
If Chinese featherweight star Li Kai Wen continues on his current trajectory, he may have to ditch his “Underdog” nickname. Li produced a -
Danny Kingad Earns Decision After Three Thrilling Rounds With Ma Hao Bin In Macau2018-06-23 09:47:39
Danny “The King” Kingad earned a unanimous decision victory to topple “The Southern Eagle” Ma Hao Bin after three rounds of in -
Rin Saroth Scores Third-Round Finish After Battle Of Attrition In Macau2018-06-23 09:10:13
Cambodian Kun Khmer ace Rin Saroth made a winning return to action with a TKO victory over Mario Satya Wirawan at ONE: PINNACLE OF POWER. Saroth overc -
33 pregnant Cambodian women discovered in surrogacy raid2018-06-23 02:00:00
PHNOM PENH - Thirty-three pregnant Cambodian women who were carrying babies on behalf of Chinese clients have been discovered during a raid on an ille -
Busted flush: Japan fans spark plumbing pinch in World Cup loo dash2018-06-23 00:00:00
TOKYO - Armchair Japan fans following their team's 2-1 World Cup win over Colombia risked triggering a plumbing disaster of biblical proportions when -
Geje Eustaquio On Hard Work, Teamwork And Adriano Moraes Rematch2018-06-22 13:25:19
After capturing the ONE Interim Flyweight World Title, Geje “Gravity” Eustaquio wants to upgrade his belt. The title of ONE Flyweight Worl -
Koji Ando Is Ready To Make His Mark Against Ev Ting In Macau2018-06-22 12:55:13
Former ONE Lightweight World Title challenger Koji “The Commander” Ando will take on Malaysian contender Ev “E.T.” Ting in a b
Gulf News, Latest Middle
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Iraq says it killed 45 Islamic State jihadists in Syria strike2018-06-23 11:24:53
Iraqi F-16 fighter jets carried out a "successful strike targeting a meeting of Daesh (IS) leaders" yesterday in the Hajin region, in the eastern Sy -
Senior Iranian officer killed in Syria2018-06-23 11:09:12
"Brigadier General Shahrokh Daipour ... was martyred in the town of Albu Kamal in Syria during a mission to advise Syrian pro-government forces," ac -
Libya recovers five bodies, picks up 185 migrants2018-06-23 10:45:15
Libya's western coast is the main departure point for migrants fleeing wars and poverty and trying to reach Europe, although the number of crossings -
UAE says ready to back efforts for peaceful Yemen rebel pullout2018-06-23 08:56:45
UAE-backed government forces launched their offensive against Hodeida on June 13 and on Wednesday overran its disused airport after deadly fighting wi -
Why some Saudi women will keep their driving licences a secret2018-06-23 06:07:18
Saudi families are torn between embracing or resisting changes that clerics and government officials had spent years portraying as sinful. Some are co -
A look at candidates running in Turkey's presidential race2018-06-23 06:00:01
The six candidates in the fray for the upcoming election in Turkey are: Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Muharrem Ince, Meral Aksener, Selahattin Demirtas, Temel -
Imprisoned Iranian rights lawyer rejects bail: Report2018-06-23 05:23:26
Nasrin Sotoudeh was arrested June 13 on charges of collusion and propaganda against the system. She had defended women protesting against having to we -
Racist tropes in Ramadan TV satires anger black Arabs2018-06-23 02:48:07
The shows, one produced in Egypt and the other in Kuwait, also poked fun at Sudanese culture, making a mockery of the Sudanese Arabic dialect and port -
Saudi Arabia's jailed trailblazers2018-06-23 02:01:21
The crackdown comes even as the kingdom breaks with long-held restrictions on women's lives, preparing to lift the world's only ban on female motori -
Assad defies United States, presses assault in southwest Syria2018-06-23 01:55:46
Assad has sworn to recapture the area bordering Jordan and the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights and the army this week began ramping up an assault there -
Rights group warns blocking aid in Yemen endangers millions2018-06-22 13:18:26
In a report titled "Stranglehold," Amnesty International blamed Iran-backed rebels known as Houthis for "excessive and arbitrary bureaucratic proce -
Israel PM says fraud charges against wife 'absurd'2018-06-22 12:35:53
