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Taiwanese demonstrate in support of Hong Kong Pro-Democracy demonstrators

[youtube id="F6lnPkRonLE"] About 100 protesters gathered outside the Hong Kong representative office in Taiwan, demanding that all political and economic…

More than 30 people presumed dead following Mt. Ontake’s eruption

[youtube id="lIsQM0rJM64"] More than 500 rescuers in Japan continue their ongoing efforts of searching for victims of Mt. Ontake's unexpected…

Hong Kong pro-democracy protesters injured

In Hong Kong, 26 demonstrators were injured after being subjected to tear gas and beatings in the continuing pro-democracy rallies.…

Hong Kong resorts to tear gas to break up democracy protesters after warnings

(Reuters) - Hong Kong police used tear gas for the first time on Sunday to disperse pro-democracy protests and baton-charged…

Over 30 feared dead after Japan volcano spews ash and rock

(Reuters) - More than 30 people were feared dead on Sunday near the peak of the Japanese volcano that erupted a day…

Goggles at the ready as Hong Kong activists brace for crackdown

(Reuters) - Thousands of pro-democracy demonstrators surrounding Hong Kong government headquarters braced for a showdown with police on Sunday after…

Hong Kong clashes, arrests kick-start plans to blockade city

(Reuters) - Violent clashes between Hong Kong riot police and students galvanized tens of thousands of supporters for the city's…

Japan struggles against inflation

Despite Bank of Japan's confidence, the country continues to struggle against inflation. [youtube id=ZtmDQWI10Ks]

School students skip classes for democracy

Secondary school students joined university and college students capping a week long rally for greater democracy for Hong Kong. [youtube…

North Korean TV acknowledges leader Kim Jong Un’s health problems

BY JAMES PEARSON (Reuters) - Young North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is suffering from "discomfort", state media has said in…

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