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North Korea Claims It Successfully Tested ICBM

North Korea has announced it successfully tested an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM). It is the first time North Korea has…

7 years ago

President Xi Jinping Makes First Visit to Hong Kong

China’s President Xi Jinping is making his first visit to Hong Kong as leader. His visit marks 20 years since…

7 years ago

PyeongChang Winter Olympics 2018: North Korea Rejects South Korea’s Offer to Form Unified Team

North Korea has rejected South Korea’s offer to form a unified team for the 2018 Winter Olympics. South Korean President…

7 years ago

China Landslide: More than 140 People Missing in Sichuan

At least 140 people are feared buried in a landslide in Sichuan province in south-western China, state media say. According…

7 years ago

North Korea Tests New Rocket Engine

According to US officials, North Korea has tested a new rocket engine as part of its efforts to build a…

7 years ago

Choi Soon-sil Sentenced to Three Years in Jail for Corruption

Choi Soon-sil, a close friend of South Korea's former President Park Geun-hye, has been jailed for three years for corruption.…

7 years ago

Wu Xiaohui Resigns as Anbang Insurance Chairman

Wu Xiaohui, one of China's best known billionaires, is resigning as chairman of Anbang Insurance. Anbang gave few details but…

7 years ago

Otto Warmbier Released in Coma from North Korean Jail

American citizen Otto Warmbier has been released from jail in North Korea, but his parents say he has been in…

7 years ago

Dennis Rodman Returns to North Korea

Dennis Rodman is returning to North Korea after three years. The controversial basketball star said he is travelling as a…

7 years ago

Emperor Akihito Expected to Abdicate in 2018

Japan's has cleared the way for Emperor Akihito’s abdication after the parliament has passed a one-off bill. Akihito, 83, is…

7 years ago