Mystery surrounds fate of famed China police chief
BEIJING (AP) — The former top cop of a major Chinese city has dropped from sight amid unconfirmed reports he is seeking U.S. asylum…
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Ex-leader's allies seize Maldives police posts
MALE, Maldives (AP) — Supporters of the Maldives former president rioted through the streets of the capital and seized some remote…
Mom in central China gives birth to 15 pound baby
BEIJING (AP) — A mother in central China has given birth to a 15.52 pound (7.04 kilogram) baby, possibly the largest newborn on record…
Alleged radioactive coal culprits face charges
BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan (AP) — Seven government officials in Kyrgyzstan are facing charges of allowing radioactive coal to be brought into…
US, Japan closer to moving many Okinawa Marines
TOKYO (AP) — Japan and the United States agreed Wednesday to proceed with plans to transfer thousands of U.S. troops out of the…
India upgrades its military with China in mind
NEW DELHI (AP) — India has decided to buy 126 fighter jets from France, taken delivery of a nuclear-powered submarine from Russia and…
Pakistan holds border talks after deadly US attack
ISLAMABAD (AP) — The Pakistani army held talks with NATO and Afghan forces on Wednesday in an effort to improve coordination along the…
Exile prime minister decries Chinese rule in Tibet
DHARMSALA, India (AP) — Chinese repression has lead to the self-immolations of nearly two dozen Tibetans and deadly clashes with…
Kabul experiences coldest weather in 15 years
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — The Afghan capital has been experiencing its worst cold-snap and heaviest snows in at least 15 years, the…
Hundreds in Delhi call for freedom for Tibet
NEW DELHI (AP) — Hundreds of Tibetan activists have marched through the streets of New Delhi, calling for freedom for their homeland…
