Asia
Dengue fever plagues Southeast Asia
Beijing, Aug 15 (Xinhua/UNB) -- An outbreak of dengue fever in Southeast Asia has caused hundreds of deaths since January of this year.
Flights resume at Hong Kong airport as protesters apologize
Hong Kong, Aug 14 (AP/UNB) — Flights resumed Wednesday at Hong Kong's airport after two days of disruptions that descended into clashes with police, highlighting the hardening positions of pro-democracy protesters and the authorities in the semi-autonomous Chinese city. After nightfall, a new protest outside a police station in the city was dispersed as officers fired tear gas.
Satellite photos appear to show Chinese APCs near Hong Kong
Beijing, Aug 14 (AP/UNB) — Satellite photos show what appear to be armored personnel carriers and other vehicles belonging to the China's paramilitary People's Armed Police parked in a sports complex in the city of Shenzhen, in what some have interpreted as a threat from Beijing to use increased force against pro-democracy protesters across the border in Hong Kong.
Pakistani PM reiterates support to Kashmiris on Indian side
Muzaffarabad, Aug 14 (AP/UNB) — Pakistan's prime minister assured Kashmiri people living in the Indian-administered part of the divided region that he supports them in their struggle for self-determination.
Flights restart at Hong Kong airport as protesters apologize
Hong Kong, Aug 14 (AP/UNB) — Flights resumed at Hong Kong's airport Wednesday after two days of disruptions marked by outbursts of violence that highlight the hardening positions of pro-democracy protesters and the authorities in the semi-autonomous Chinese city.
Troops let some Muslims go to mosques in locked-down Kashmir
India, Aug 13 (AP/UNB) — Troops in Indian-administered Kashmir allowed some Muslims to walk to local mosques alone or in pairs to mark the Eid al-Adha festival Monday on the eighth day of an unprecedented security lockdown imposed as India stripped the disputed region of its autonomy.
China's Xi gets tougher on Trump after new tariff threat
Beijing, Aug 13 (AP/UNB) — Facing another US tariff hike, Chinese President Xi Jinping is getting tougher with Washington instead of backing down.
Death toll from typhoon in eastern China rises to 45
Beijing, Aug 12 (AP/UNB) — The death toll from a typhoon in eastern China has risen to 45, with an estimated 16 people missing.
Typhoon leaves 28 dead in China, 20 still missing
Beijing, Aug 11 (AP/UNB) — A powerful typhoon left at least 28 people dead in southeastern China, after a landslide backed up a river that broke through debris and inundated homes, state media reported Sunday.
India promises easing of restrictions, food for Kashmir
New Delhi, Aug 11(AP/UNB) — Authorities enforcing a strict curfew in Indian-administered Kashmir promised easing of restrictions on Sunday and essential supplies for an Islamic festival, as the divided Himalayan region remained in a lockdown after India's decision to strip it of its constitutional autonomy.