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London teen missing in Malaysia isn't independent: parents
Seremban, Aug 10 (AP/UNB) — The parents of a 15-year-old London girl who disappeared from a Malaysian resort a week ago say she isn't independent and has difficulty walking, in new details to support their conviction that she was abducted.
Hong Kong leader Lam says priority is to stop violence
Hong Kong, Aug 9 (AP/UNB) — Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam said Friday her priority is to "stop the violence" rather than make political concessions as the city's 2-month-long protest movement pressed on with a demonstration at the airport.
Thailand mum on Serbia making fugitive ex-PM a citizen
Bangkok, Aug 9 (AP/UNB) — Thailand's foreign ministry had no immediate reaction Friday to reports that the country's former prime minister, Yingluck Shinawatra, has been granted Serbian citizenship, joining her brother as a fugitive globe-trotting Thai with foreign nationality.
Thai prime minister not quitting for botching oath
Bangkok, Aug 9 (AP/UNB) — Thai Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha said Friday he is not quitting despite facing mounting criticism for failing to properly take his oath of office.
Pakistani foreign minister visiting China to discuss Kashmir
Islamabad, Aug 9 (AP/UNB) — Pakistan's foreign minister is visiting China as part of efforts to pressure India to reverse its decision revoking the special status of the disputed region of Kashmir.
Indian PM: Changes in Kashmir will free it from 'terrorism'
New Delhi, Aug 9 (AP/UNB) — Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi told the nation Thursday night that he stripped the Indian-controlled portion of Kashmir of its statehood and special constitutional status to free the disputed region of "terrorism and separatism."
Modi's Hindu vision of India sees smooth passage on Kashmir
New Delhi, Aug 8 (AP/UNB) — Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of a Hindu India has taken a leap forward with his government's decision to subsume Muslim-majority Kashmir into the federal government by eliminating its special status and allowing anyone to buy property and move into the state, raising fears among residents that they will lose their distinct identity.
No phone calls, no groceries: Kashmir on edge under lockdown
India, Aug 8 (AP/UNB) — The lives of millions in the Indian-controlled portion of Kashmir have been upended since New Delhi imposed an unprecedented security lockdown and a near-total communications blackout in the divided Himalayan region.
Pakistan downgrading ties to present alarming picture to world: India
Dhaka, Aug 8 (UNB) - India today asked Pakistan to review its decision to downgrade diplomatic and trade ties after its decisions on Kashmir. On Wednesday, Pakistan had expelled the Indian envoy in Islamabad and had announced a five-point plan that included downgrading its ties with India and suspending bilateral trade, reports NDTV.
India arrests over 500 as Kashmir clampdown challenged
New Delhi, Aug 8 (AP/UNB) — Indian security forces have arrested more 500 people since New Delhi imposed a communications blackout and security clampdown in divided Kashmir, where people remained holed up in their homes for a fourth day.