Asia
Hong Kong protesters, police face off in renewed clashes
Hong Kong, Sept 22 (AP/UNB) — Protesters in Hong Kong threw gasoline bombs and police fired tear gas Saturday in renewed clashes over anti-government grievances.
Philippines confirms 2nd polio case after declaring outbreak
Manila, Sep 20 (AP/UNB) — Philippine health officials on Friday confirmed a second case of polio in a 5-year-old child a day after declaring the country's first outbreak in nearly two decades, and announced plans for a massive immunization program.
Asia Development Bank president to step down
Tokyo, Sep 17 (AP/UNB) — The president of the Asia Development Bank, Takehiko Nakao, plans to step down early next year, the regional lender said Tuesday.
Myanmar envoy: Gov't can handle accountability for Rohingya
Geneva, Sep 17 (AP/UNB) — Myanmar's envoy to the top U.N. human rights body says his country rejects any move to bring the issue of alleged rights violations against ethnic Rohingya Muslims to an international legal forum.
Bombing kills 24 at Afghan president's rally; Ghani unhurt
Kabul, Sep 17 (AP/UNB) — A suicide bomber on a motorcycle targeted a campaign rally by President Ashraf Ghani in northern Afghanistan on Tuesday, killing at least 24 people and wounding 31, officials said. Ghani was present at the venue but was unharmed, according to his campaign chief.
Bill Gates to honor India's Modi despite Kashmir concerns
Seattle, Sept 17 (AP/UNB) — Bill and Melinda Gates aren't backing down from honoring India Prime Minister Narendra Modi despite concerns about human rights abuses in the disputed Kashmir region.
India arrests senior Kashmir leader under controversial law
New Delhi, Sept 26 (AP/UNB) — A Parliament member who is a senior pro-India politician in Indian-controlled Kashmir was arrested Monday under a controversial law that allows authorities to imprison someone for up to two years without charge or trial.
Pakistan could lose in a conventional war with India, says Imran Khan
Dhaka, Sept 16 (UNB) - Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has continued with his shrill pitch on Kashmir saying that a nuclear war with India is a possibility after New Delhi revoked the special status for Jammu and Kashmir.
12 dead, 35 missing in boat accident on southern India river
Hyderabad, Sep 15 (AP/UNB) — An official says a sightseeing boat has capsized on a swollen river in southern India, killing 12 people and leaving 35 others missing.
Assam NRC final status 2019: List of individuals published online
Dhaka, Sept 14 (UNB) - Assam NRC Final List 2019: Assam’s final National Register of Citizens (NRC) list has been published online. Every family member can now check their final status online, reports The Indian Express.