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25 dead, 55 rescued after boats capsized in Philippines
Manila, Aug 4 (AP/UNB) -Philippine police say rescuers have plucked more bodies in rough seas where three ferry boats capsized after being buffeted by fierce wind and waves off two central provinces, bringing the death toll to 25 with six missing.
India orders students, tourists out of Kashmir for security
Srinagar, Aug 4 (AP/UNB) — Thousands of Indian students and visitors were fleeing Indian-controlled Kashmir over the weekend after the government ordered tourists and Hindu pilgrims visiting a Himalayan cave shrine "to curtail their stay" in the disputed territory, citing security concerns.
Hong Kong police arrest over 20 protesters in new scuffles
Hong Kong, Aug 4 (AP/UNB) — Hong Kong police said Sunday that they arrested more than 20 people for unlawful assembly, assault and other offences after confrontations between protesters and authorities continued deep into the night.
Snubbed by North Korea, Pompeo hits other Asian turbulence
Bangkok, Aug 4 (AP/UNB) — U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo left Thailand on Saturday with his hopes for resuming nuclear talks with North Korea dashed, while facing an escalating trade war with China and a potentially devastating breakdown in relations between key American allies Japan and South Korea.
Forces pursue al-Qaida militants, 8 dead
Sanaa, Aug 4 (AP/UNB) — Yemeni officials and tribal leaders said security forces were pursuing al-Qaida militants Saturday in the southern Abyan province, leaving at least seven extremists and one soldier dead.
4 dead after quake hits off Indonesia's Java island
Jakarta, Aug 3(AP/UNB) — A strong earthquake that hit off Java island killed four people and damaged more than 200 houses, swaying buildings as far away as Indonesia's capital, officials said Saturday.
Indian students, tourists leave Kashmir on gov't orders
Srinagar, Aug 3 (AP/UNB) — Thousands of Indian students and visitors were fleeing Indian-controlled Kashmir on Saturday after the government ordered tourists and Hindu pilgrims visiting a Himalayan cave shrine "to curtail their stay" in the disputed territory, citing security concerns.
Thousands of South Koreans protest Japanese trade curbs
Seoul, Aug 3 (AP/UNB) — Waving banners and signs and chanting anti-Japan slogans, thousands of South Koreans marched in Seoul on Saturday to express their anger at Japan's decision to downgrade South Korea's trade status amid an escalating diplomatic row.
Maldives police arrest ex-vice president who fled to India
Colombo, Aug 3 (AP/UNB) — Maldives police said Saturday that they arrested a former vice president who had sought asylum in India after fleeing the Indian Ocean archipelago nation to avoid questioning over the alleged embezzlement of state funds and were bringing him back to the Maldives.
Hong Kong protesters toss Chinese flag, clash with police
Hong Kong, Aug 3 (AP/UNB) — Protesters and authorities clashed in Hong Kong again on Saturday, as demonstrators removed a Chinese national flag from its pole and flung it into the city's iconic Victoria Harbour and police fired tear gas after some protesters vandalized a police station.