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Indian taxi driver arrested over Japanese tourist rape

A taxi driver accused of raping and threatening a Japanese vacationer near a prominent Indian tourist destination has been arrested, police said Saturday.

Asia Pacific | 2018-06-03 10:42

Whale dies in Thailand after swallowing 80 plastic bags

A whale has died in southern Thailand after swallowing more than 80 plastic bags, officials said, ending an attempted rescue that failed to nurse the mammal back to health.

Asia Pacific | 2018-06-03 10:17

Chinese assault British man for refusing to say Taiwan is part of China

A group of Chinese men assaulted a British man who had the word “Taiwan” tattooed on his forehead for refusing to say “Taiwan is part of China.”

Asia Pacific | 2018-05-29 14:43

Koreans warned of China crackdown on religion

With churches and other religious facilities being demolished in China amid the Communist Party's increasing restrictions on religion, the Korean government has warned citizens in China to take special care.

Asia Pacific | 2018-05-28 16:30

20 killed ahead of local elections in Philippines

At least 20 people have been killed on the Philippine islands of Mindanao, Luzon and Visayas in the run-up to the May 14 barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections, police said Monday.

Asia Pacific | 2018-05-08 13:33

Rare sketches of Japanese manga 'Astro Boy' fetch record 269,400 euros

The winning bid was five times the pre-sale estimate and Leroy put this down to "the rarity and exceptional character" of the China ink and water color strip measuring 35 centimeters by 25 centimeters. It drawn at the end of the 1950s and comprises six panels showing Astro Boy fighting an enemy.

Asia Pacific | 2018-05-07 10:21

Mao's grandson, rumored to be dead in North Korea, makes public appearance

Mao Xinyu, the only grandson of Mao Zedong, made a public appearance last week, silencing a rumor that he was among 32 Chinese tourists killed in a traffic accident in North Korea last month.

Asia Pacific | 2018-05-06 13:39

Asian shares climb as Korea tensions ease

Asian shares extended gains on Monday as tensions in the Korean Peninsula eased and first-quarter earnings shone, although some investors were cautious about the outlook amid the backdrop of a simmering U.S.-China trade dispute. Spread-betters pointed to a strong start for European shares with FTSE futures FFIc1 up 0.2 percent. E-Minis for the S&P 500 ESc1 gained 0.3 percent ...

Asia Pacific | 2018-04-30 15:54

65% of South Koreans trust Kim Jong-un's denuke pledge

Korean murder accused dies in custody in Hong Kong

A South Korean man charged with murdering his wife and young son at the luxury Ritz-Carlton hotel in Hong Kong earlier this year has died in custody, police said Monday. Kim Min-ho, 42, was found unconscious at the maximum security Lai Chi Kok detention centre Monday morning and was later declared dead at hospital, a police spokeswoman told AFP.

Asia Pacific | 2018-04-16 16:03

6.1-magnitude quake strikes western Japan

A magnitude-6.1 earthquake struck western Japan early Monday, the Meteorological Agency said, warning of more aftershocks.

Asia Pacific | 2018-04-09 10:09

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Choking on worsening air pollution