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Hundreds defy restrictions, join protests in Kashmir
New Delhi, Aug 17 (AP/UNB) — Hundreds of people protested an unprecedented security crackdown and clashed with police Friday in Indian-controlled Kashmir, as India's government said it was constantly reviewing the situation in the disputed region and the restrictions there will be removed over the next few days.
Hundreds defy restrictions, join protests in Kashmir
New Delhi, Aug 16 (AP/UNB) — Hundreds of people protested an unprecedented security crackdown and clashed with police Friday in Indian-controlled Kashmir, as India's government said it was constantly reviewing the situation in the disputed region and the restrictions there will be removed over the next few days.
Police: Mosque bombing in southwest Pakistan kills 4 people
Quetta, Aug 16 (AP/UNB) — A powerful bomb exploded inside a mosque during Friday prayers on the outskirts of the southwestern city of Quetta, where the Afghan Taliban have had a strong presence, killing at least four worshippers, including the prayer leader, officials said.
What's behind the protests in Kashmir?
India, Aug 16 (AP/UNB) - Amit Shah, India’s minister for home affairs, announced in Parliament that the Bharatiya Janata Party government was revoking Article 370 of the Indian Constitution in the name of bringing prosperity to the region.
UN says 2nd attempt to return Rohingya to Myanmar planned
Bangkok, Aug 16 (AP/UNB) — Myanmar and Bangladesh are making a second attempt to start repatriating Rohingya Muslims after more than 700,000 of them fled a security crackdown in Myanmar almost two years ago, Bangladeshi and U.N. officials said Friday.
Pakistan says Indian firing has killed 6 in disputed Kashmir
Islamabad, Aug 16 (AP/UNB) — Pakistan's military says Indian troops have fired across the Line of Control in the disputed Kashmir region, killing another soldier and bringing the death toll to six in less than 24 hours.
Indonesian president seeks people's support for new capital
Jakarta, Aug 16 (AP/UNB) — Indonesia's president on Friday appealed for support to move the country's capital from overcrowded, sinking and polluted Jakarta, in an annual national address to mark the 74th anniversary of independence.
Modi clamps down on Kashmir, and India loves him for it
Aug 16 (AP/UNB) - The achingly beautiful Himalayan valley was flooded with soldiers and roadblocks of razor wire. Phone lines were cut, internet connections switched off, politicians arrested. Public gatherings were banned.
S. Korea says N. Korea has fired more projectiles into sea
Seoul, Aug 16 (AP/UNB) — South Korea's military said North Korea fired more projectiles into the sea Friday to extend a recent streak of weapons tests believed to be aimed at pressuring Washington and Seoul over slow nuclear diplomacy.
Myanmar ethnic rebel alliance makes coordinated attacks
Mandalay, Aug 15 (AP/UNB) — Ethnic rebels in Myanmar staged coordinated attacks Thursday in five locations, including at a military academy outside normal combat areas, where a civilian was killed and a soldier wounded.