Asia
Pakistan PM calls Muslim leaders over Kashmir
Srinagar, Aug 5 (AP/UNB) — Pakistan's prime minister has told the leaders of Turkey and Malaysia that India's decision to revoke the special status of the disputed Himalayan region of Kashmir will have serious implications for regional peace and security.
Hong Kong police say 420 protesters arrested
Hong Kong, Aug 5 (AP/UNB) — Hong Kong police have arrested 420 protesters since June 9 on charges including rioting, unlawful assembly, possessing offensive weapons and assaulting officers and obstructing police operations.
India government revokes disputed Kashmir's special status
New Delhi, Aug 5 (AP/UNB) — India's government revoked disputed Kashmir's special status with a presidential order Monday as thousands of newly deployed troops arrived and internet and phone services were cut in the restive Himalayan region where most people oppose Indian rule.
India government revokes disputed Kashmir's special status
New Delhi, Aug 5 (AP/UNB) — India's government revoked disputed Kashmir's special status by presidential order Monday as thousands of newly deployed troops descended and some internet and phone services were suspended in the restive Himalayan region where most people oppose Indian rule.
Blast kills 2, wounds 4 in Kabul
Kabul, Aug. 4 (Xinhua/UNB) -- At least two people were killed and four others injured as a blast rocked the Afghan capital of Kabul on Sunday, Interior Ministry spokesman Nasrat Rahimi said.
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.