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Hiroshima marks 74th anniversary of atomic bombing
Tokyo, Aug 6 (AP/UNB) — Hiroshima marked the 74rd anniversary of the atomic bombing of the city with its mayor renewing calls for eliminating such weapons and demanding Japan's government do more.
Unrest feared after India revokes Kashmir's special status
New Delhi, Aug 5 (AP/UNB) — India's Hindu nationalist-led government moved Monday to revoke the special status of Muslim-majority Kashmir, cutting off communications and deploying thousands of troops in the restive Himalayan region amid fears the action could lead to uprisings there.
Afghan official: Policeman opens fire on colleagues, kills 7
Kabul, Aug 5 (AP/UNB) — An Afghan policeman in the southern province of Kandahar opened fire on his colleagues, killing seven other policemen before fleeing the scene, a provincial official said Monday. The Taliban claimed the attack, saying the policeman had joined their ranks.
UN study finds businesses fund Myanmar army abuses
Jakarta, Aug 5 (AP/UNB) — A United Nations fact-finding mission called Monday for an embargo on arms sales to Myanmar and for targeted sanctions on businesses with connections to the military after finding they are funding human rights abuses.
Pakistan PM calls Muslim leaders over Kashmir
Srinagar, Aug 5 (AP/UNB) — Pakistan's prime minister has told the leaders of Turkey and Malaysia that India's decision to revoke the special status of the disputed Himalayan region of Kashmir will have serious implications for regional peace and security.
Hong Kong police say 420 protesters arrested
Hong Kong, Aug 5 (AP/UNB) — Hong Kong police have arrested 420 protesters since June 9 on charges including rioting, unlawful assembly, possessing offensive weapons and assaulting officers and obstructing police operations.
India government revokes disputed Kashmir's special status
New Delhi, Aug 5 (AP/UNB) — India's government revoked disputed Kashmir's special status with a presidential order Monday as thousands of newly deployed troops arrived and internet and phone services were cut in the restive Himalayan region where most people oppose Indian rule.
India government revokes disputed Kashmir's special status
New Delhi, Aug 5 (AP/UNB) — India's government revoked disputed Kashmir's special status by presidential order Monday as thousands of newly deployed troops descended and some internet and phone services were suspended in the restive Himalayan region where most people oppose Indian rule.
Blast kills 2, wounds 4 in Kabul
Kabul, Aug. 4 (Xinhua/UNB) -- At least two people were killed and four others injured as a blast rocked the Afghan capital of Kabul on Sunday, Interior Ministry spokesman Nasrat Rahimi said.
25 dead, 55 rescued after boats capsized in Philippines
Manila, Aug 4 (AP/UNB) -Philippine police say rescuers have plucked more bodies in rough seas where three ferry boats capsized after being buffeted by fierce wind and waves off two central provinces, bringing the death toll to 25 with six missing.