Asia
UN experts: North Korea nukes intact, dispersing missiles
United Nations, Feb 6 (AP/UNB) — North Korea's nuclear and ballistic missile programs "remain intact" and its leaders are dispersing missile assembly and testing facilities to prevent "decapitation" strikes, U.N. experts said in a new report.
India's prime minister visits Kashmir amid protest strike
Srinagar, Feb 3 (AP/UNB) — India's prime minster paid a daylong visit to disputed Kashmir on Sunday to review development work as separatists fighting Indian rule called for a shutdown in the Himalayan region.
Train derails in eastern India, killing 7 people
India, Feb 3 (AP/UNB) — Seven people were killed and 29 injured when nine coaches of a New Delhi-bound train derailed early Sunday in eastern India, officials said.
5 militants killed, 7 injured in clash in W. Afghanistan's Farah province
Farah, Feb 2 (Xinhua/UNB) -- A total of five Taliban militants including a group commander Qazi Abdul Qadir have been killed and seven others injuried in western Afghanistan's Farah province over the past 24 hours, provincial police spokesman Mohibullah Mohib said Saturday.
Struggle for control of Venezuela returning to the streets
Caracas, Feb 2 (AP/UNB) — Momentum is growing for Venezuela's opposition movement led by lawmaker Juan Guaido, who has called supporters back into the streets for nationwide protests Saturday, escalating pressure on embattled President Nicolas Maduro to step down.
India budget announces handouts for poor farmers, workers
New Delhi, Feb 01 (AP/UNB) — Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government has announced a cash handout for small farmers, an informal employment pension scheme and tax relief for small traders in an interim budget to prop up popular support ahead of national election due before May.
Sultan Abdullah sworn in as Malaysia's new king
Kuala Lumpur, Jan 31 (Xinhua/UNB) -- Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah was sworn in as Malaysia's 16th king in a ceremony at the national palace on Thursday.
Peace with the Taliban? Trump warned of Afghan pullout risks
Washington, Jan 31 (AP/UNB) — Trump administration claims of progress in talks with the Taliban have sparked fears even among the president's allies that his impatience with the war in Afghanistan will lead him to withdraw troops too soon, leaving the country at risk of returning to the same volatile condition that prompted the invasion in the first place.
Grenade thrown into Philippine mosque kills 2 Islam teachers
Zamboanga, Jan 30 (AP/UNB) — Authorities say a grenade was thrown into a mosque in the southern Philippines where Muslim teachers were sleeping, killing two and injuring four.
Myanmar parliament approves step toward charter change
Naypyitaw, Jan 30 (AP/UNB) — Myanmar's parliament voted Tuesday to create a committee to propose amendments to the country's military-enacted constitution, which grants the armed forces the power to block any change.