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Liu Han: Chinese mining tycoon sentenced to death for murder

Mining tycoon Liu Han, believed to have links to China's former security chief Zhou Yongkang, has been sentenced to death.…

11 years ago

Thailand coup: Yingluck Shinawatra summoned by army

Ousted PM Yingluck Shinawatra has appeared at a military facility in Bangkok, a day after Thailand’s army took power in…

11 years ago

North Korea fires shells into disputed waters near South Korean warship

North Korea has fired shells into disputed waters near a South Korean warship. This happened near Yeonpyeong island, on the…

11 years ago

Tony Abbott wink: Australian PM admits making a mistake during chat with voter

Australia’s PM Tony Abbott has admitted he made a mistake after winking and smiling during a chat with a distressed…

11 years ago

Thailand coup d’etat 2014: Army takes control of government

Thailand's military has taken control of the government to restore order and enact political reforms in the South-East Asian nation,…

11 years ago

China: At least 31 people killed in Urumqi market attack

At least 31 people have been killed in Xinjiang region's capital, Urumqi, after attackers crashed two cars into shoppers at…

11 years ago

Pakistan: At least 32 militants killed in North Waziristan air strikes

At least 32 militants including "important commanders" have been killed in North Waziristan air strikes. Pakistani officials described precision air…

11 years ago

Beijing denounces US charges against Chinese officers accused of cyber-theft

Beijing has denounced the US charges against five Chinese army officers accused of economic cyber-espionage. China says the US is…

11 years ago

Thailand imposes martial law amid political crisis

Thailand’s army has imposed martial law amid a political crisis "to preserve law and order". The surprise announcement also granted…

11 years ago

China sends ships to evacuate workers from Vietnam

China is sending five ships to evacuate its workers from Vietnam following a wave of anti-Chinese riots. The Chinese government…

11 years ago