Asia
Death toll from Indonesia's landslides rises to 15
Jakarta, Jan 2 (Xinhua/UNB) -- Indonesian disaster authorities have raised the death toll from landslides hitting Indonesia's West Java province on Monday to 15, with 20 other people still missing, a government official said.
Taiwan question allows no interference from outside: Xi
Beijing, Jan 2 (Xinhua/UNB) -- President Xi Jinping on Wednesday said the Taiwan question is China's internal affairs and allows no external interference.
Myanmar state chief minister's convoy attacked with mines, no casualties
Yangon, Jan 2 (Xinhua/UNB) -- A convoy of Myanmar's Rakhine State Chief Minister U Nyi Pu has been attacked with remotely controlled mines on Yangon-Sittway road but with no casualties, Myanmar News Agency reported on Wednesday.
Indonesia landslide leaves 15 dead; 20 still missing
Indonesia, Jan 1 (AP/UNB) — Rescuers recovered six more bodies buried under tons of mud from a landslide that crashed onto a hilly village on Indonesia's main island of Java, bringing the death toll to 15, officials said Tuesday.
Pakistan's ex-prime minister appeals sentence for graft
Islamabad, Jan 1 (AP/UNB) — Pakistan's former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has appealed his conviction and prison sentence handed down by an Islamabad anti-graft tribunal last week.
Coronation of Thai King Maha Vajiralongkorn set for May 4
Bangkok, Jan 1 (AP/UNB) — Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn will have his official coronation on May 4.
President Tsai says Taiwanese want to maintain self-rule
Taipei, Jan 1 (AP/UNB) — Taiwan's leader said Tuesday the people of the island want to maintain self-rule despite recent electoral gains by the Beijing-friendly opposition party.
Strong quake off Philippines prompts panic, tsunami warning
Manila, Dec 31 (AP/UNB) — A powerful undersea earthquake struck off the southern Philippines on Saturday, prompting people to scramble out of shopping malls and buildings and authorities to warn villagers to stay away from beaches in case of a tsunami.
Dr M picked as Muslim Man of the Year
Kuala Lumpur, Dec 31 (UNB) -Dr Mahathir Mohamad has been picked as Muslim Man of the Year by The Muslim 500, a ranking of the world’s 500 most influential Muslims, reports New Straits Times.
Former Afghanistan commander warns of plans to cut troops
Washington, Dec 31 (AP/UNB) — The former top U.S. commander in Afghanistan said Sunday that withdrawing up to half the 14,000 American troops serving there would reduce the incentive for the Taliban to negotiate a peace deal after more than 17 years of war.