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Ahok Blasphemy Trial: Jakarta’s Governor Denies Insulting Quran

Jakarta's governor Basuki Tjahaja Purnama has denied he intended to insult the Quran at the start of his blasphemy trial,…

8 years ago

Bill English Becomes New Zealand’s Prime Minister

Bill English has become New Zealand's prime minister after John Key unexpectedly resigned from office last week. The former finance…

8 years ago

Park Geun-hye Impeachment Celebrated on Seoul Streets

Tens of thousands of South Koreans have marched in Seoul to celebrate the impeachment of President Park Geun-hye and demanding…

8 years ago

Park Geun-hye Impeachment: South Korea Parliament Voted to Remove Leader over Choi Soon-sil Scandal

South Korea's President Park Geun-hye has been impeached over a corruption scandal after parliament voted with 234 to 56. The…

8 years ago

Indonesia Earthquake: At Least 97 People Killed in Aceh Province

At least 97 people are reported after a 6.5-magnitude earthquake struck Indonesia's northern Aceh province, say local military officials. The…

8 years ago

Choi Soon-sil Ordered to Appear Before Parliamentary Hearing

Choi Soon-sil, the South Korean president’s friend who is accused of being behind a massive corruption scandal in the country…

8 years ago

Jayalalitha Death: Tens of Thousands Mourn Indian Influential Politician

Thousands of Indians are flocking to pay their respects to Jayaram Jayalalitha, one of the country's most influential and colorful…

8 years ago

Choi Soon-sil Scandal: Samsung, Hyundai and other South Korean Companies Face Corruption Inquiry

Eight of South Korea's biggest businesses, including Samsung and Hyundai, are being questioned by parliament in a rare TV hearing…

8 years ago

Donald Trump Taiwan Call: China Foreign Ministry Lodges Complaint with US

China’s foreign ministry says it has lodged a complaint with the US after Donald Trump spoke to Taiwan's President Tsai…

8 years ago

King Maha Vajiralongkorn: Crown Prince Proclaimed Thailand’s New King

Thailand’s Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn has been proclaimed the country's new king, succeeding his much-revered late father King Bhumibol Adulyadej.…

8 years ago