Asia
Turkey urges China to respect Uighur rights, close camps
Istanbul, Feb 10 (AP/UNB) — Turkey's foreign ministry has called China's treatment of its minority Uighurs "a great cause of shame for humanity."
Thailand puzzles over political surprises from royals
Bangkok, Feb 10 (AP/UNB) — A Thai political party swore loyalty to the king after its stunning decision to nominate the monarch's sister as its candidate for prime minister backfired when the king called the move inappropriate and unconstitutional.
Death toll rises to 16 In Istanbul building collapse
Istanbul, Feb 9 (AP/UNB) — Turkey's interior minister has said the death toll in the collapse of an eight-story apartment building in Istanbul has risen to 16.
Thailand puzzles over political surprises from royals
Bangkok, Feb 9 (AP/UNB) — A Thai political party swore loyalty to the king Saturday, a day after its stunning decision to nominate the monarch's sister as its candidate for prime minister backfired when the king called the move inappropriate and unconstitutional.
39 die, dozens sick in India from drinking spurious liquor
India, Feb 9 (AP/UNB) — At least 39 people have died and another 27 fallen sick from drinking cheap spurious liquor containing toxic methanol in several villages in the northern India, officials said Saturday.
Japan's Abe vows to resolve territorial dispute with Russia
Tokyo, Feb 7 (AP/UNB) — Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe vowed Thursday to take a "step-by-step" approach in resolving a territorial dispute with Russia left over from World War II.
Hezbollah leader says in event of war, Iran won't be alone
Beirut, , Feb 7 (AP/UNB) — The leader of Lebanon's militant Hezbollah said Wednesday the organization would defend Iran in the event of war, saying the Islamic Republic would not be alone in a confrontation with America.
Is Kim Jong Un really ready to make a deal?
Tokyo, Feb 7 (AP/UNB) — President Donald Trump used his biggest stage of the year to announce a second summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
Rescuers pull out 12 hurt in Turkey collapse that killed 3
Ankara, Feb 7 (AP/UNB) — Turkish officials say one more person has been found dead in the rubble of a collapsed eight-story building in Istanbul, raising the death toll to at least three.
UN experts: North Korea nukes intact, dispersing missiles
United Nations, Feb 6 (AP/UNB) — North Korea's nuclear and ballistic missile programs "remain intact" and its leaders are dispersing missile assembly and testing facilities to prevent "decapitation" strikes, U.N. experts said in a new report.