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Hong Kong leaders apologise to mosque for water cannon hit
Hong Kong, Oct 21 (AP) — Hong Kong officials apologised to leaders of a mosque after riot police sprayed the building's gate and some people nearby with a water cannon while trying to contain pro-democracy demonstrations.
South Korean prosecutors seek arrest of ex-minister's wife
Seoul, Oct 21 (AP/UNB) — Prosecutors said Monday they are seeking to arrest the wife of South Korea's former justice minister, who resigned last week amid allegations of financial crimes and academic fraud surrounding his family that sparked huge protests and dented the popularity of President Moon Jae-in.
Asian shares mixed amid uncertainties on Brexit, China trade
Tokyo, Oct 21 (AP/UNB) — Asian shares were mixed Monday amid uncertainties about Britain's exit from the European Union and the ongoing trade conflict between the US and China.
Hong Kongers defy police with unauthorized protest
Hong Kong, Oct 20 (AP/UNB) — Hong Kong protesters again flooded streets on Sunday, ignoring a police ban on the rally and demanding the government meet their demands for accountability and political rights.
Indonesia's popular president to be sworn in for final term
Jakarta, Oct 20 (AP/UNB) — Indonesia's popular president who rose from poverty and pledged to champion democracy, fight entrenched corruption and modernize the world's most populous Muslim-majority nation is to be sworn in for his final five-year term with a pledge to take bolder actions.
India: Pakistan firing kills 2 soldiers, civilian in Kashmir
Srinagar, Oct 20 (AP/UNB) — The Indian military says Pakistani soldiers have targeted a border post and civilian areas along the highly militarized frontier in disputed Kashmir, leaving two army soldiers and a civilian dead.
Hong Kong activist stabbed as protesters gird for march
Hong Kong, Oct 20 (AP/UNB) — A man distributing leaflets near a wall with pro-democracy messages was stabbed and wounded, as Hong Kong anti-government protesters prepared to hold an unauthorized march Sunday to press their demands.
Hong Kong police need to use appropriate force in response to violence: HKSAR chief executive
Hong Kong, Oct 19 (Xinhua/UNB) -- Chief Executive of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Carrie Lam said on Saturday that she thinks the use of force by Hong Kong police in recent incidents is appropriate in response to rioters' violence.
China to issue commemorative coin for int'l coin expo
Beijing, Oct 19 (Xinhua/UNB) -- China's central bank will issue an animal-featured silver coin on Oct. 28 to commemorate the Beijing International Coin Exposition 2019.
Xi meets delegates to PLA logistic support force Party congress, senior officers in Hubei
Wuhan, Oct 19 (Xinhua/UNB) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday met with delegates to the first Party congress of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) Joint Logistic Support Force and senior officers stationed in central China's Hubei Province, respectively.