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South Korea Fires Five Shots at North Korean Boat in Yellow Sea Waters

South Korean navy has fired shots at a North Korean boat that strayed into its waters, the Yonhap, South Korea's…

9 years ago

Korean Family Reunions 2015: Second Round Held at Mount Kumgang Resort

About 250 South Koreans have met relatives in North Korea, in the second of two organized reunions for family members…

9 years ago

Ahmed Adeeb: Maldives Vice-President Arrested over Alleged Assassination Plot

Maldives Vice-President Ahmed Adeeb has been arrested in connection with an alleged plot to assassinate the president, the home minister…

9 years ago

Korean Family Reunions Held at Mount Kumgang Resort

Four hundred South Koreans are visiting North Korea to meet their North Korean relatives in a rare reunion event for…

9 years ago

China’s Economy Grows Only 6.9% in Q3 2015

China’s economic growth slowed to 6.9% in Q3 of 2015, the weakest rate since the global financial crisis. The year-on-year…

9 years ago

Typhoon Koppu Brings Heavy Rains and Floods in Philippines

Typhoon Koppu hit the northern Philippines killing at least two people and forcing tens of thousands from their homes. Heavy…

9 years ago

North Korea Rejects Barack Obama’s Offer for Nuclear Negotiations

North Korea has declined President Barack Obama’s offer for nuclear negotiations, Reuters reported. Barack Obama made the statement during a…

9 years ago

Typhoon Koppu Hits Northern Philippines

Typhoon Koppu has hit the northern Philippines forcing thousands of people to leave their homes. According to local reports, homes…

9 years ago

Taiwan Elections 2016: KMT Replaces Hung-Hsiu-chu as Presidential Candidate

Taiwan's ruling Kuomintang (KMT) party has ditched Hung Hsiu-chu as its candidate for the island's presidential election in January 2016.…

9 years ago

Typhoon Koppu Heading to Philippines

The Philippines is preparing for Typhoon Koppu that is forecast to dump heavy rain and cause severe flooding when it…

9 years ago