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North Korea Fires Several Anti-Ship Missiles Off Its East Coast

According to South Korea's military, North Korea has fired several anti-ship cruise missiles off its east coast. Authorities said the…

7 years ago

UN Imposes New Targeted Sanctions against North Korea

The UN has imposed new targeted sanctions against North Korea in response to a series of missile tests conducted by…

7 years ago

Manila Casino Attack: At Least 36 Bodies Recovered from Resorts World Manila

At least 36 bodies have been recovered from a casino and hotel complex in the Philippine capital, Manila, where a…

7 years ago

Sydney Cafe Siege Inquest: Police Acted Too Slowly

According to an Australian inquest, police should have ended the 2014 Sydney cafe siege as soon as the hostage-taker began…

7 years ago

Park Geun-hye Trial Begins in South Korea

South Korea's ex-President Park Geun-hye has pleaded not guilty at her trial for corruption, the latest stage in her dramatic…

7 years ago

North Korea Conducts New Missile Test

According to South Korea's military, North Korea has conducted another missile test on May 21. Meanwhile, the White House said…

8 years ago

Emperor Akihito’s Abdication Approved by Japan’s Government

Japan's Emperor Akihito has made a step closer to his abdication after the government has approved a one-off bill. In…

8 years ago

US Plane Intercepted by Two Chinese Sukhoi Su-30 Jets over East China Sea

A US aircraft has been "unprofessional" intercepted by two Chinese Sukhoi Su-30 jets, the US military said. One of the…

8 years ago

Princess Mako of Japan to Lose Royal Status after Marrying A Commoner

Princess Mako of Japan will lose her royal status by marrying a commoner. The 25-year-old eldest granddaughter of Emperor Akihito…

8 years ago

North Korea Missile Test Condemned by UN Security Council

North Korea's latest missile test has been unanimously condemned by the UN Security Council, while warning of new sanctions. In…

8 years ago