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23rd of September 2017
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G4 Nations: On UN Security Council Reform2017-09-22 16:47:54
Brazil. OFFICIAL STATEMENT.
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Kim: 'Deranged' Trump Will Pay Dearly for Threat2017-09-22 16:00:15
The Bangkok Post. Thailand. -
ANALYSIS. A History of Rohingya Muslim Persecution2017-09-22 14:44:45
New Zealand Herald. New Zealand. -
U.S., Japanese Carriers Conduct Drills Amid Soaring North Korea Tensions2017-09-22 14:33:22
The Japan Times. -
Vietnam, Hungary Seek to Boost Multidimensional Cooperation2017-09-22 14:30:18
Nhan Dan. Vietnam. -
Vietnam, South Korea Further Friendship Relations2017-09-22 14:22:24
Nhan Dan. Vietnam. -
Vietnamese Minister of Public Security Urges Stronger Ties with Japan, Turkey2017-09-22 14:17:49
Nhan Dan. Vietnam. -
Moon, Trump Agree on S. Korea Getting Military Assets2017-09-22 14:09:53
The Bangkok Post. Thailand. -
Trump Calls North Korea's Kim 'A Madman'2017-09-22 14:04:53
The Korea Herald. -
China Reaffirms Willingness to Participate in Rebuilding Syria2017-09-22 13:53:13
People's Daily. China. -
South Korean President Calls For Eased Tensions Over Nuclear Crisis2017-09-21 13:51:05
Bloomberg. United States. -
ANALYSIS. What Will Trump's New North Korea Sanctions Achieve?2017-09-21 13:47:51
The Atlantic. United States.
Asia-Pacific News
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China state media: Pulling out of Iran deal would set 'bad precedent' for North Korea2017-09-22 02:03:00
The U.S. will hurt its credibility if it cancels the Iran deal, making North Korea talks tougher, China Daily said. -
South Korea approves $8 million aid for the North even as Kim and Trump trade threats2017-09-22 00:39:00
South Korea's approval of an $8 million North Korea aid package is likely to muddle efforts to isolate the rogue nation. -
North Korea may detonate nuclear bomb in Pacific, foreign minister tells reporters2017-09-21 20:53:00
Ri Yong Ho says his country may detonate a nuclear weapon in the Pacific, according to a report from South Korean news agency Yonhap. -
China's about to get its first new central bank head in 15 years2017-09-21 19:27:00
China is about to get its first new PBOC chief in 15 years, and the selection could show what Beijing has planned. -
North Korea leader Kim says 'deranged' Trump 'will face results beyond his expectation'2017-09-21 18:10:00
North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un chastised Donald Trump, calling the president's United Nations address "unprecedented rude nonsense." -
S&P cuts China's credit rating, citing increasing economic, financial risks2017-09-21 09:40:00
S&P Global Ratings downgraded China's long-term sovereign credit rating by one notch on Thursday to A+ from AA-, citing increasing risks from the -
China-based fund manager warns: Beware of those companies that expand far too quickly2017-09-21 07:54:00
Chinese companies changing direction and expanding rapidly overseas should 'raise red flags,' a leading investors told CNBC. -
Why the United States was wide open to a disaster like Equifax2017-09-21 04:36:00
It's not just security lapses that need patching in the U.S. credit reporting system, experts told CNBC. -
Most Asia markets close lower as greenback rises on Fed2017-09-21 03:31:00
Both the dollar and U.S. Treasury yields spiked following big news out of the Federal Reserve. -
Energy firms operating in the South China Sea face two options: Bow to Beijing or suffer2017-09-20 23:49:00
Companies with interests in disputed areas of the waterway could face harassment if they don't meet Beijing's demands. -
BOJ keeps policy steady, newcomer to board dissents2017-09-20 23:22:00
The Bank of Japan is likely to end its two-day rate review on Thursday with no change in monetary policy. -
The refugee crisis gripping Asia is make-or-break for Indian leadership2017-09-20 23:12:00
India wants to deport 40,000 Rohingya Muslim refugees, a move that could impact New Delhi's superpower aims.
L.A. Times - Asia
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Protesters beaten during Turkish President Erdogan's speech at New York hotel2017-09-22 22:10:00
Violence broke out during Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's speech in New York this week when protesters were beaten and removed, according to -
Thousands protest ruling to overturn ban on 'conversion therapy' for gays and lesbians in Brazil2017-09-22 22:05:00
Thousands of demonstrators gathered in downtown Sao Paulo on Friday to protest a court’s recent decision to overturn an 18-year ban on conversio -
Activists protest 33-story apartment tower on the edge of L.A.'s skid row2017-09-22 21:40:00
Anti-poverty activists say L.A. should house skid row's homeless people before it approves another skyscraper. -
John Muir Middle School unofficially sets world record for largest Japanese fan dance2017-09-22 21:40:00
John Muir Middle School unofficially set the world record Thursday for the largest Japanese fan dance — with 1,392 students and faculty particip -
Essential Arts & Culture: Chicago architecture biennial, 'The Red Shoes' hits L.A. and more PST: LA/LA2017-09-22 21:35:00
An architecture biennial looks to history. A pair of red shoes are set to dance at the Ahmanson. And getting a closer look at some of the shows (inclu -
Rams encouraged by Aaron Donald's progress following clutch play in win over 49ers2017-09-22 21:30:00
Aaron Donald appeared fully focused when he sacked Brian Hoyer to seal the Rams’ 41-39 victory over the San Francisco 49ers on Thursday night. A -
Girl struck by car as she walked to 'unsafe' school bus stop awarded $36.1 million by San Bernardino jury2017-09-22 20:20:00
Every morning on her way to first grade at Bonnie Oehl Elementary School in Highland, Isabella Sanchez crossed a residential street mid-block to catch -
In 'Tales From the Tour Bus,' Mike Judge animates wild tales from some of the most talented country musicians2017-09-22 20:20:00
Mike Judge gets animated for his latest endeavor, a deep dive into the wild stories of country music. -
'The face of evil': Worst mass shooter in Orange County history sentenced to life in prison2017-09-22 20:15:00
Lisa Powers will never forget her co-worker’s desperate final words. The hairdresser was hiding in the bathroom of the Salon Meritage in Seal Be -
Podcast | Sportswriters Blues: Discussing the Dodgers, the Angels, jeans and Brand New2017-09-22 20:10:00
There are just days left in the Major League Baseball season and our Dodgers and Angels beat writers are feeling it. The Dodgers are set for a playoff -
U.N. chief urges Iran's president to release detained 81-year-old Iranian American2017-09-22 20:08:00
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U.N. General Assembly live updates: Iran unveils new missile and vows to defend itself2017-09-22 20:08:00
Asia - Voice of America
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San Francisco Unveils Statue of WWII ‘Comfort Women’2017-09-22 21:58:51
The U.S. city of San Francisco has unveiled a new statue to honor Asian women during World War II who were forced to work in brothels run by the Japan -
Alert Level Raised to Highest Threshold for Bali Volcano2017-09-22 16:42:03
Officials in Indonesia have raised the alert level for a volcano on the resort island of Bali to the highest threshold over fears an eruption could be -
Flight Attendant Helps Refugees by Selling Their Art2017-09-22 16:39:08
Kayra Martinez took calligraphy paper and pens into refugee tents in Greece last year. “That was the first time I had actually seen the children -
UN Agencies Ramp Up Aid for Rohingya Refugees2017-09-22 12:16:48
The United Nations estimates some 429,000 Rohingya refugees have fled violence in Myanmar for Bangladesh since August 25. As the number edges toward h -
Solar Boom or Bust? Companies Seek Tariffs on Solar Imports2017-09-22 11:30:59
Cheap solar panels imported from China and other countries have led to a boom in the U.S. solar industry, where rooftop and other installations have s -
Indonesia Raises Bali Volcano Alert to Highest Level2017-09-22 10:46:53
Indonesian authorities have raised the alert level for the Mount Agung volcano on the tourist island of Bali to the highest level, and more than 11,00 -
US Government Agency Calls For Changes in Afghan Troops Training2017-09-22 10:23:21
A U.S. government auditor blames flawed U.S. planning, training and oversight for the inability of Afghan forces to secure their country from threats -
Responding to Threat of More Nuclear Tests, Trump Dubs North Korean Leader 'Madman'2017-09-22 08:47:03
U.S. President Donald Trump called North Korean leader Kim Jung Un a "madman" after Kim indicated he soon may test a hydrogen bomb over the Pacific -
Full Text of Kim Jong Un's Statement as Published by KCNAWatch2017-09-22 07:55:08
The following is an English translation of Kim Jong Un's statement as published by @KCNA Watch: The speech made by the US Chief Executive in his m -
Australia Positioning to Help US Check China’s Maritime Expansion2017-09-22 04:42:42
Australia, concerned about its vast regional trade network, is joining Japan, India and the United States in countering Chinese expansion in Asia&rsqu -
4 Army Rangers Killed in Explosion in Southern Thailand2017-09-22 04:02:00
Thailand police say a roadside bomb blast in the country’s restive southern region has killed four army rangers. Authorities say five other ra -
6 Dead in Cross Border Shooting in Kashmir2017-09-22 03:54:19
Pakistan's military says the death toll from the overnight cross-border shooting by India in the disputed Kashmir region has risen to six. In a sta
Asia
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Thai authorities close in on Yingluck's escape accomplices2017-09-22 06:47:51
BANGKOK - Thai authorities are closing in on the people who helped former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra flee the country last month, Thai Deputy -
$20,000 booze tab: Korean bars face probe over foreign tourist ripoff2017-09-22 04:34:45
SEOUL - A promise of a fun night out at a bar in Itaewon left an American tourist with a booze tab totaling 17mil won (S$20,000). Seoul police said o -
Food-serving tongs fly off shelves after bacterial outbreak hits Japan2017-09-22 04:30:55
TOKYO - Japanese deli outlets have been furiously buying up serving tongs to address hygiene worries after customers were infected by E. coli bacteria -
Taiwanese mum fires nanny for drinking her breast milk meant for newborn baby2017-09-22 03:00:26
The job of a nanny is to make sure the baby finishes the milk. Right? Wrong. Not for this greedy 58-year-old nanny in Taiwan who was fired for stealt -
Thousands evacuated as volcano rumbles on Indonesian holiday spot Bali2017-09-22 02:59:20
DENPASAR, INDONESIA - Thousands of residents were evacuated from villages near an active volcano on the Indonesian island of Bali, officials said on F -
2 students offered job, free education, thanks to honesty and act of kindness2017-09-22 02:58:11
Parenting can be tough but one mother in Taiwan learnt that there are kind souls out there who are willing to lend a helping hand to those in need. S -
N Korea foreign minister raises threat of H-bomb test in Pacific2017-09-22 01:34:30
SEOUL - North Korea could consider testing a hydrogen bomb over the Pacific Ocean in retaliation to Donald Trump's threats to destroy the countr -
Apple's iPhone 8 sees muted launch in Asia2017-09-22 01:27:48
SYDNEY/TOKYO - Apple Inc's launch of iPhone 8 kicked off in a less lively mood in Asia, versus previous debuts, as fans held out for the premium -
Full text of N Korean leader's message to Trump2017-09-22 01:00:39
SEOUL - North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un Friday warned he would make US President Donald Trump "pay dearly" for threatening the destruction of h -
Freedom fighter or curse? The man behind the Rohingya insurgency2017-09-22 00:48:33
KARACHI - To his foes, Ata Ullah is a reckless amateur who has brought untold misery to hundreds of thousands of Rohingya after launching an insu -
10-year-old Filipino-American Angelica Hale is 'America's Got Talent' runner-up2017-09-21 23:55:44
Filipino-American singer Angelica Hale won second place in "America's Got Talent" season 12, with singing ventriloquist Darci Lynne taking first pl -
Budget airline Ryanair cancels 2,000 flights, CEO admits issue was badly handled2017-09-21 23:33:10
Ryanair's decision to cancel around 2,000 flights due to staffing issues was the right operational decision but the issue was badly handled, the airl
Gulf News, Latest Middle
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21 migrants dead, 9 missing after boat sinks in Black Sea2017-09-22 10:44:33
Fishing boat carrying migrants sank Friday off Turkey's Black Sea coast, killing at least 21 people and leaving up to nine others missing, the Turkis -
15 dead as migrant boat sinks off Turkey's Black Sea coast2017-09-22 10:44:33
15 people drowned and up to 15 more were missing on Friday after a fishing boat carrying migrants sunk off Turkey's Black Sea coast, the coast guard -
In defiance to US, Iran unveils new missile during parade2017-09-22 07:07:09
Iran's Revolutionary Guard has unveiled its latest ballistic missile with a range of 2,000 kilometres, capable of reaching much of the Middle East, i -
Rockets hit Damascus airport area in probable Israeli attack: Report2017-09-22 05:28:22
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Iran nuclear deal cannot be renegotiated: Rouhani2017-09-22 04:35:53
Under the 2015 deal, Iran agreed to limit its disputed nuclear program in return for the easing of economic sanctions. US President Donald Trump calle -
Leaving the caliphate: The struggle of one ISIS bride to get home2017-09-21 04:33:41
Married at 14, twice widowed at 20, life has been hard for 'ISIS wives'. Unsure with what to do with the fighters' families, officials at the Ain I -
Rouhani defends Iran nuclear deal at UN against 'rogue newcomers'2017-09-20 13:23:47
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on Wednesday defended the nuclear deal at the United Nations, saying it was an internationally backed accord that sho -
Visits by Trump, Modi to Israel 'truly historic': Netanyahu2017-09-20 00:19:31
In July, Netanyahu said, Modi became the first Indian Prime Minister to visit Israel. "You may have seen the pictures. We were on a beach in Podera. -
US will forfeit trust if exits nuclear deal: Rouhani2017-09-19 13:35:03
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani warned that the United States would forfeit the trust of the international community if it abandons a nuclear accord -
Is Osama's son Hamza the heir to al-Qaida?2017-09-19 04:54:52
In a report published by the Combating Terrorism Center (CTC), former FBI special agent and Al-Qaida specialist Ali Soufan wrote: "Now in his late 20 -
Turkish military starts drill near Iraqi border2017-09-18 04:32:57
Despite opposition from Turkey, Iran and the United States, the Kurdistan Regional Government's leaders have said they will hold the non-binding inde -
Kurds: One stateless people across four countries2017-09-18 03:54:20
Iraqi Kurdistan, an autonomous region in northern Iraq, is to hold a non-binding independence referendum on September 25 that has stirred concern of s
