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Philippines government admits relocating street kids during Pope Francis visit

The Philippine government is facing calls for an inquiry after it admitted relocating homeless people temporarily during Pope Francis' visit.…

9 years ago

Yingluck Shinawatra impeached and banned from politics over rice subsidy scheme

Thailand’s ex-PM Yingluck Shinawatra has been impeached and banned from politics for five years following legislators vote. The move relates…

9 years ago

AirAsia flight QZ8501 went up faster than normal speed

According to Indonesia's transport minister Ignasius Jonan, the AirAsia flight that crashed in the Java Sea, killing 162 people, climbed…

9 years ago

AirAsia black box: Plane crash not due to terrorism

The crash of AirAsia QZ8501 was not likely due to terrorism, Indonesian investigators said in their first remarks since analyzing…

9 years ago

Heather Cho trial begins in Seoul

The trial of Korean Air executive Cho Hyun-ah, who flew into a rage when macadamia nuts were served to her…

9 years ago

Shin Dong-hyuk: North Korea camp survivor apologizes for inaccurate story

North Korean prison camp escapee Shin Dong-hyuk, who is now a high-profile human rights campaigner, has apologized for inaccuracies in…

9 years ago

Pope Francis Manila Mass: 6 million people expected to attend outdoor ceremony

Millions of people are expected to attend an outdoor Mass celebrated by Pope Francis in the Philippine capital Manila. An…

9 years ago

Tropical Storm Mekkhala cuts short Pope Francis’ visit to Tacloban

Pope Francis has arrived in typhoon-hit city of Tacloban in the Philippines to hold an open-air Mass. Tacloban was devastated…

9 years ago

Pakistan: Charlie Hebdo protesters clash with police near French consulate

Clashes between Pakistani police and crowds protesting over an image of the Prophet Muhammad published in Charlie Hebdo have erupted…

9 years ago

Ma Jian: China’s intelligence chief placed under investigation for corruption

Chinese authorities are investigating powerful intelligence chief Ma Jian for corruption. The Communist Party's discipline watchdog said Ma Jian was…

9 years ago