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43 People Dead in Latest Clashes Between Pro and Anti-Russian Forces in Ukraine

China on Saturday expressed deep concern over the escalating crisis in Ukraine as violent clashes between pro and anti-Russian forces erupted in the east and south region, resulting to numerous casualties in the last two days.

Samsung Loses Two Patent Infringement Cases Filed by Apple

A California court ordered Samsung to pay Apple US$119.6 for infringement of two Apple patents but cleared the South Korean company of wrongdoing in three other patent suits.

US Offers US$5 Million Reward for Capture of Chinese Businessman Li Fangwei

The United States has offered a US$5 million reward to anybody who could provide leads for the arrest of Chinese businessman Li Fangwei.

Chinese Journalist Missing

A multi-awarded Chinese woman journalist-activist has been missing for four days, with her friends and family believing that she may have been detained as part of the alleged gag efforts of the police ahead of the 25th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square Massacre on 4 June 4.

Obama Reassures Allies; Pivot to Asia Starts

Despite criticisms from media and other sectors that President Barack Obama’s “pivot to Asia” was more of an illusion than a dream, White House officials said the recent 8-day trip by the President to four Asian countries could be seen as the start of the Pentagon’s heavy presence and attention in Asia-Pacific region

China Amends Law to Punish Polluters

China has stepped up its efforts to protect the environment by amending the Environmental Protection Law, the first time the Chinese government has done so in 25 years.

North Korea Condoles with South Korea on Sea Tragedy

North Korea has sent condolences to the families of the victims of the South Korean ferry tragedy.

Obama Draws no Red Line over China's Nine-Dash-Line but Vows to Defend Japan

US President Barack Obama reaffirmed Washington's commitment to defend Japan if disputes over contested territories in the region should come to a head but urged Japan to seek peaceful dialogue on the issue.

MH370 Search to use Sonar Equipment Used to find Titanic

Search teams announced Thursday that pieces of debris found on the shores of western Australia were not related to Flight MH370, dashing latest hopes that material from the missing plane may have finally turned up. As the Bluefin 21 wraps up its seabed scan with no trace of the plane, searchers plan to deploy more power side-scan sonar equipment similar to that which found the sunken Titanic.

US Judge Orders Obama Administration to Reveal Drone Hit List

A federal appeals court ruled Monday that the US government should disclose sensitive and secret documents detailing its justification for the use of drones in killing people suspected of being terrorists

Japan Builds Military Radar Base Near Islands Being Claimed by China

Japan has deployed troops and will build a military radar station on Yonaguni island, a move which military analysts said runs the risk of provoking China, which has claims to nearby islands.

Transcripts from Sunken South Korean Ferry Reveal Confusion and Indecision of Crew

Transcripts of the last communications between the crew of the sunken South Korean ferry and traffic controller revealed the chaos, confusion, panic, and indecision of the crew members in handling the evacuation of the passengers.

China May Become World’s Largest Christian Nation by 2030

The number of Christian-Protestants in China has been growing so fast that it could swell to 160 million by 2025 and to 247 million by 2030, making the communist country the largest Christian nation in the world, according to a religion expert.

Malaysia, Australia Ink Deal on Handling of MH370 Wreckage, Black Box

Australia and Malaysia are set to strike a deal on who will handle the missing Malaysia Airlines MH-370 plane's wreckage and the black boxes once they are found.

sokor ferry captain

Captain Arrested, Vice Principal found Dead over South Korean Ferry Tragedy

The captain of the South Korean ferry that capsized was arrested early Saturday, reportedly for negligence and abandoning the ship when the ferry started sinking.

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