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Japan suspends its Osprey flights after fatal crash of US Air Force aircraft

Japan suspends its Osprey flights after fatal crash of US Air Force aircraft

Japan suspended flights by its Osprey aircraft Thursday, officials said, the day after a U.S. Air Force Osprey based in Japan crashed into the sea during a training mission.

2023-11-30 22:07

Hong Kong court hears final arguments in subversion trial of pro-democracy activists

Hong Kong court hears final arguments in subversion trial of pro-democracy activists

A Hong Kong court started hearing the final arguments Wednesday of some of the city's best-known pro-democracy activists tried under a law imposed by China’s ruling Communist Party to crush dissent.

2023-11-29 22:03

US military Osprey aircraft with 6 aboard crashes off southern Japan, at least 1 dead

US military Osprey aircraft with 6 aboard crashes off southern Japan, at least 1 dead

A crew member who was recovered from the ocean after a U.S. military Osprey aircraft carrying six people crashed Wednesday off southern Japan has been pronounced dead, coast guard officials said.

2023-11-29 20:29

Vietnam president to visit Japan as countries discuss stronger ties

Vietnam president to visit Japan as countries discuss stronger ties

Vietnam President Vo Van Thuong will visit Japan next week, a Vietnamese foreign ministry spokesperson said on Thursday, as the two countries discuss strengthening their relations.

2023-11-23 19:45

Beijing says Philippines enlisted 'foreign forces' to stir trouble in South China Sea

Beijing says Philippines enlisted 'foreign forces' to stir trouble in South China Sea

The Philippines has enlisted 'foreign forces' to patrol the South China Sea and has been stirring up trouble, China's military said on Thursday, referring to joint patrols this week by Philippine and U.S. forces.

2023-11-23 19:34

Cambodia inaugurates new Chinese-funded airport serving popular tourist destination of Angkor Wat

Cambodia inaugurates new Chinese-funded airport serving popular tourist destination of Angkor Wat

Cambodia on Thursday inaugurated its newest and biggest airport, a Chinese-financed project meant to serve as an upgraded gateway to the country's major tourist attraction, the centuries-old Angkor Wat temple complex in the northwestern province of Siem Reap.

2023-11-16 21:43

Fire at a coal mining company building in northern China kills 26 and injures dozens

Fire at a coal mining company building in northern China kills 26 and injures dozens

A fire erupted in a coal company building in a northern Chinese city on Thursday, killing 26 people and injuring dozens of others, state media said.

2023-11-16 21:43

G7 ministers urge humanitarian pauses in Gaza, seek hostages' release

G7 ministers urge humanitarian pauses in Gaza, seek hostages' release

G7 foreign ministers on Wednesday called for humanitarian pauses in the Israel-Hamas war to allow in aid and help the release of hostages and sought a return to a 'broader peace process', as Israeli forces continue to strike the Gaza Strip.

2023-11-08 20:43

Afghans in droves head to border to leave Pakistan ahead of deadline in anti-migrant crackdown

Afghans in droves head to border to leave Pakistan ahead of deadline in anti-migrant crackdown

Large numbers of Afghans crammed into trucks and buses in Pakistan on Tuesday, heading to the border to return home ahead of the expiration of a Pakistani government deadline for those who are in the country illegally to leave or face deportation.

2023-10-31 21:29

Suspected gunman takes hostages in Japan

Suspected gunman takes hostages in Japan

Police officers check an area outside a hospital after two people were found injured in Toda, north of Tokyo, Tuesday. A gunman, believed to be responsible for the hospital shooting, has been holed up at a nearby post office with hostages. AP-YonhapPolice were surrounding a post office in Japan late Tuesday as a suspected gunman held at least two people hostage following an a...

2023-10-31 20:47

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