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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, marked by rival rallies...
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 minister and deputy prime minister...
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 her full removal. Park Geun-hye...
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 number of votes on impeachment...
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 quake struck just off the...
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 has been ordered to...
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 politicians. J Jayalalitha, the chief...
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 as part of a...
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 Ing-wen in a phone...
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. The prince accepted the throne...
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 invitation, which Prince Vajiralongkorn has...
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. Park Geun-hye faced growing calls...
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 this month, the 500 and...
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. Park Geun-hye is accused of...
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 was in 1962. Photo Japan...
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 where a cooling tower was...
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 least 115, with more...
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 more than 150 injured,...
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 Choi Soon-sil. Speaking after Choi...
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, who was ousted and forced...
Japan’s PM Shinzo Abe Becomes First World Leader to Meet President-Elect Donald Trump
The first foreign leader to meet President-elect Donald Trump is Japan’s PM Shinzo Abe. The Japanese prime minister said he wanted to "build trust" and...
Kate Hill: Australian Woman Becomes Pregnant Twice in 10 Days
Kate Hill from Australian has given birth to twins conceived ten days apart. She was told she might never become pregnant before receiving hormone treatment...
Joseph Lau Places Full-Page Ads to Announce Split with Yvonne Lui
Hong Kong tycoon Joseph Lau Luen-hung has placed full-page ads in local newspapers revealing details of his split with girlfriend Yvonne Lui. Joseph Lau Luen-hung,...
New Zealand Earthquake Kills at Least Two People in South Island
At least two people have died in New Zealand after a powerful magnitude-7.8 earthquake struck South Island. PM John Key said further details were not...
Choi Soon-sil Scandal: South Korean President Park Geun-hye to Be Questioned by Prosecutors
South Korean President Park Geun-hye will be questioned over allegations of political corruption in a scandal that has engulfed her presidency. According to officials, this...
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