Hongkong activists gird for action vs. China’s decision
Hong Kong is bracing for protest as China rules out full democracy, issuing tight nomination rules for the next elections.…
11 years ago
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China slams door shut on full Hong Kong democracy in 2017 vote
(Reuters) - China's parliament said on Sunday it will tightly control the nomination of candidates for a landmark election in…
11 years ago
Macau ‘re-elects’ new leader as authorities stifle democratic rumblings
(Reuters) - Macau, the world's largest gambling hub, re-elected its leader and sole candidate Fernando Chui on Sunday, a widely…
11 years ago
China and Hong Kong poised for showdown over democracy
(Reuters) - Hong Kong is poised for a showdown with Chinawhen the Chinese parliament meets later on Sunday, with the largely…
11 years ago
India’s prime minister visits Japan
India's prime minister is going to visit Japan in a 5-day trip, hoping to win Japanese backing in a nuclear…
11 years ago
Club for bug eaters
A restaurant in Tokyo, Japan attracts enthusiasts because of its unique menu. [youtube id=KiU75LDvn8A]
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Malaysia to give MH17 victims full military honours
Fleur Amora - Asean correspondent [youtube id="Hd0npkskfmI"]
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Press Tour of Pacman and Chris Algieri Fight to start today
[youtube id="ecx-EhKwo6I"] WBO Welterweight champion Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao and Chris Algieri will start their Press Tour today. The Fight will…
11 years ago
First bodies of Malaysian victims of the MH17 plane crash arrive home
(Reuters) -- The first 20 bodies of the Malaysian victims on board Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 arrived back on home soil on…
11 years ago
Over 90 feared dead in Hiroshima landslides
(Reuters) -- Heavy rain delayed a search on Friday (August 22) for more than 50 people believed buried under a…
11 years ago
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