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Thailand Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn Set to Become King

Thailand’s parliament has invited Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn to take the country's throne. It approved the sending of a formal…

8 years ago

Choi Soon-sil Scandal: South Korean President Park Geun-hye Willing to Step Down

South Korean President Park Geun-hye has announced she has asked parliament to help her find a way to step down.…

8 years ago

India Rupee Withdrawal Sparks Multiple Protests

Thousands of Indians have demonstrated in a number of cities against the government's ban on two major currency notes. Earlier…

8 years ago

South Korea Protests: Hundreds of Thousands Demand Park Geun-hye’s Resignation

South Korea is seeing what is thought to be the largest protests so far demanding President Park Geun-hye steps down.…

8 years ago

Tokyo Records Its First November Snowfall Since 1962

Japan’s capital is experiencing its first November snowfall in 54 years. The last time it snowed in Tokyo in November…

8 years ago

China Power Plant Collapse Kills at Least 40 People in Fengcheng

A power plant collapse has killed at least 40 people in China's Jiangxi province. The accident took place in Fengcheng…

8 years ago

India Train Derailment Death Toll Rises to 115

According to Indian police, the death toll following the derailment of a train in Uttar Pradesh state has reached at…

8 years ago

India Train Derailment Kills at Least 100 Near Kanpur

At least 100 people are reported dead following the derailment of a train in India's northern Uttar Pradesh state, with…

8 years ago

Choi Soon-sil Scandal: President Park Geun-hye Had Role in Corruption Scandal

According to South Korean prosecutors, President Park Geun-hye had a "considerable" role in a corruption scandal involving her close confidante…

8 years ago

Philippines Dictator Ferdinand Marcos Buried in Heroes’ Cemetery

Ferdinand Marcos, the late president of the Philippines, has been buried in the Heroes' Cemetery in Manila. The former dictator,…

8 years ago