Asia

Vietnam warships visit Philippines amid South China Sea dispute

(Reuters) - Vietnam on Tuesday showed off its two most powerful warships in the first-ever port call to the Philippines…

Hong Kong authorities begin clearing part of Mong Kok protest site

(Reuters) - Hong Kong authorities encountered little resistance as they began clearing part of a pro-democracy protest camp in the…

More time needed to reach deal on Iran nuclear talks – Chinese envoy

The Chinese representative involved in the negotiations of the Iranian nuclear program said that the talks should be extended, saying…

Filipinos celebrate Pacquiao’s win VS. Algieri

(Reuters) - Filipinos erupted in jubilation as the country's boxing hero Manny Pacquiao outclassed American challenger Chris Algieri to retain…

Pacquiao scores six knockdowns in title defense

(Reuters) - Manny Pacquiao knocked down American challenger Chris Algieri six times to retain his WBO welterweight championship in Macau…

Martial law to stay in Thailand – minister

(Reuters) - Thailand's martial law will not be lifted for the foreseeable future, the justice minister said on Friday, despite…

Rallyists enter government building in Hong Kong

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U.N. panel calls for Nokor referral to international court

(Reuters) - The U.N. General Assembly committee dealing with human rights on Tuesday called for the U.N. Security Council to…

Hong Kong protesters break into government building as tensions flare again

(Reuters) - A small group of Hong Kong pro-democracy protesters broke into the city's legislature via a side door early…

Japan PM to seek fresh mandate for ‘Abenomics’ with snap poll

(Reuters) - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said on Tuesday that he would call an early election to seek a…

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