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Japan Rescinds Pregnancy Clause for Its Syrian Refugee Program

mwaniki wanjiku   | Dec 21, 2016 12:19 PM EST

A language in a Japanese program that implied that pregnant refugee women from war-torn Syria will not be accepted into the country has been deleted. read more

Japan to Strengthen Its Coast Guard Amid East China Sea Dispute

mwaniki wanjiku   | Dec 21, 2016 11:26 AM EST

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said that the country is stepping up its efforts to strengthen its coast guard after failing to resolve its feud with China over a group of East China Sea islets. read more

'Roads of Arabia Expo' Lands in Beijing

Steve M.C.   | Dec 21, 2016 10:45 PM EST

The 'Road of Arabia Expo', an exhibition of Saudi Arabian artifacts, has come to the Asian market for the first time after it landed in the National Museum of China in Beijing on Tuesday. read more

Fireworks Market Explosion in Mexico Kills at Least 31

Frances Diana Roullo   | Dec 21, 2016 07:16 AM EST

A series of powerful explosions scorched one of Mexico's largest fireworks markets just outside the capital city, leaving at least 31 people dead and dozens injured, the Mexico State police said. read more

China, UK Plan to Enhance Nuclear Energy Cooperation

Charissa Echavez   | Dec 21, 2016 12:50 AM EST

China and UK are planning to enhance their nuclear energy cooperation, Yang Jiechi, Chinese state councilor, said on Wednesday as reported by Sputnik News. read more

Truck Plows Through a Christmas Market in Berlin, 12 Dead and 48 Injured

Frances Diana Roullo   | Dec 20, 2016 07:43 AM EST

A black tractor trailer rammed into a crowded Christmas market at Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church in Berlin on Monday evening, killing 12 people and injuring at least 48. read more

China Finally Transfers Underwater Drone to US Following Intense Negotiation

Girish Shetti   | Dec 20, 2016 07:29 AM EST

China has finally returned the underwater drone to U.S government following days of intense negotiation. This marks end of the most direct confrontation in recent memory between U.S and China in the disputed South China Sea waters. read more

Russia's Ambassador to Turkey Assassinated in Ankara

Frances Diana Roullo   | Dec 20, 2016 01:27 AM EST

Russia's ambassador to Turkey, Andrei Karlov, was assassinated at a gallery opening in the Turkish capital of Ankara. read more

Russian Military Plane Carrying 39 Crashes in Siberia

Frances Diana Roullo   | Dec 19, 2016 11:17 PM EST

An II-18 military plane crash landed in northeastern Siberia with 32 passengers and seven crew members on board, a law enforcement source confirmed. read more

IMF Chief Christine Lagarde Convicted of Payout; No Jail Punishment Handed

Theena Ocay   | Dec 20, 2016 12:32 AM EST

International Monetary Fund (IMF) chief Christine Lagarde is convicted of payout to businessman on Monday by French Court yet acquitted for any jail punishment. read more

Donald Trump's Top Aide Shrugs Off Chances of Reviewing 'One China' Policy

Girish Shetti   | Dec 19, 2016 08:39 AM EST

President-elect Donald Trump's top aide on Sunday played down trump's recent controversial comment on 'One China' policy. He suggested that there is less possibility that the incoming president would overhaul U.S government's stance on 'One China' policy. read more

Russia Surprises India by Supporting Chinese-Backed CPEC Project: Report

Girish Shetti   | Dec 19, 2016 03:45 AM EST

Following Russia's recent open denial that it wants to become part of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), the former Soviet Union giant has now made a u-turn. The u-turn has reportedly left India miffed. read more

Sri Lanka, China Hambantota Port Deal Sparks Legal Concerns: Official

Staff Reporter   | Dec 18, 2016 10:41 PM EST

Sri Lanka's $1.12 billion Hambantota Port deal with China is poised to spark legal issues as amended legislations are reportedly required before the port could be handed over to a private company, legal experts said as reported by the Sunday Times. read more

China Ready to Return ‘U.S Drone' Seized in South China Sea, Pentagon Says

Girish Shetti   | Dec 18, 2016 08:06 AM EST

Pentagon has claimed that it has "secured an understanding" with U.S government for the return of an underwater drone that was seized earlier this week in the disputed South China Sea. read more

BlackBerry Outsources Smartphone Business to China’s TCL

Girish Shetti   | Dec 16, 2016 04:04 AM EST

The ailing smart maker BlackBerry Ltd announced that it has struck a deal with China's TCL Communication Technology LTD for making and selling BlackBerry-branded mobile devices across the world. read more

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