White House, US officials concerned over China’s building of lighthouses in disputed waters
(REUTERS) -- U.S. officials expressed concerns on Tuesday (May 26) over China's maritime ambitions after the ceremonial opening of two…
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Asia
Philippines seeks stronger commitment from U.S. in South China Sea dispute
MAY 26 (Reuters) -- The Philippines is seeking a "stronger commitment" from the United States to help its ally, its…
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Magnitude 5.6 quake shakes Tokyo; no damage reported so far
A MAGNITUDE 5.6 quake shook Tokyo on Monday, May 25, setting off alarms and temporarily bringing the subway system to a…
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Myanmar says finds more than 200 Bangladeshis in boat offshore
Myanmar's navy has brought ashore 200 Bangladeshis found in a boat off its coast, after its military chief said some…
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Suicide bomber strikes at Saudi Shi’ite mosque, several casualties
MAY 22 (Reuters) -- A suicide bomber blew himself up at a Shi'ite mosque in eastern Saudi Arabia during Friday…
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First Hello Kitty restaurant serving Chinese cuisine opens in Hong Kong
MAY 22 -- Braving the rain, fans of Hello Kitty lined up in Hong Kong to eat in a Chinese-style…
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U.S says South China Sea reclamations stoke instability
MAY 22 (Reuters) -- China's land reclamation around reefs in the disputed South China Sea is undermining freedom and stability,…
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Taiwanese man creates full body replica of Iron Man suit
Taiwanese Wu You-ting has taken Iron Man fandom to a whole new level. Wu, 28, had always considered himself a…
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Robert De Niro opens luxury hotel in Manila
MAY 19 (Reuters) -- Hollywood actor Robert De Niro and Japanese Chef Nobu Matsuhisa opened luxury hotel Nobu in a…
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Kerry calls for U.S. soldiers in South Korea to prepare for “every eventuality”
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry on Monday (May 18) asked American troops stationed in South Korea to prepare…
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