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Myanmar releases nearly 70 political prisoners as promised by President Sein
Myanmar started releasing nearly 70 political prisoners Tuesday, just days after the president promised during a European tour to free all who remain behind bars for opposing the government by […]
A bus and truck collision on busiest highway in Thailand kills 19 people
A double-decker passenger bus caught fire after colliding with a truck on one of Thailand’s busiest highways early Tuesday, killing 19 people and injuring 23, authorities said. The bus drivers […]
US Vice President Biden visits India to boost trade and regional security ties
U.S. Vice President Joe Biden and India’s Prime Minister Manmohan Singh held talks in the Indian capital Tuesday as part of a renewed effort to strengthen ties between the two […]
UK’s Prince William and Kate pose with their new-born baby boy at hospital
Britain’s Prince William, right, and Kate, Duchess of Cambridge hold the Prince of Cambridge, Tuesday July 23, 2013, as they pose for photographers outside St. Mary’s Hospital exclusive Lindo Wing […]
At least 94 killed from 6.6-magnitude quake in China’s Gansu Province
An official from a provincial seismological bureau has called for accelerating the construction of quake-proof housing in northwest China’s Gansu Province, where a recent earthquake has killed at least 94 people. Most of […]
Japan joins US-led TPP negotiation as 12th member at trade talk held in Malaysia
Japan became the 12th member of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) negotiations on Tuesday as it officially joined the ongoing free trade talks in Malaysia. The Japanese delegation of more than […]
Cambodian national election body rejects opposition leader’s bid to vote and run
Cambodia’s national election body on Monday rejected a late bid by the country’s opposition leader to register as a candidate and vote in the general election this coming weekend. The […]
“It’s a boy!” UK’s Duchess of Cambridge finally gives birth to royal baby
Champagne bottles popped and shouts of “Hip! Hip! Hooray!” erupted outside Buckingham Palace on Monday as Britain welcomed the birth of Prince William and his wife Kate’s first child, a […]
Supporters and opponents of Egypt’s ousted President Morsi clash in Cairo
Continued clashes between supporters and opponents of ousted Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi killed at least four people on Monday, while interim leader Adli Mansour called for reconciliation among all Egyptians […]
Thai people celebrate arrival of three-month retreat ‘Vassa’ with candles
Boats decorated with flowers sail on a canal in Ayutthaya province, Thailand, July 22, 2013. People celebrated the arrival of Vassa with candles and flowers on Monday in Thailand. This […]