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Air is so dirty in northern Thailand, leader flies to see it
Bangkok, Apr 2 (AP/UNB) — The air hanging over Thailand's far north has become so polluted, the prime minister went Tuesday to see in person what's been called a severe health crisis.
Pakistan, India trade fire in disputed Kashmir: 7 people die
Islamabad, Apr 2 (AP/UNB) — Pakistan and India traded fire in the disputed Himalayan region of Kashmir, leaving seven people dead — three Pakistani soldiers, a Pakistani villager, an Indian woman and a girl and a member of the Indian paramilitary troops, officials said Tuesday.
Thai polls show divisions and instability remain
Bangkok, Apr 2 (AP/UNB) — Thailand's junta leader looks set to return as prime minister after a general election stacked heavily in his favor, but the process reveals that more than a decade's polarization in Thai politics is as strong as ever.
China says 30 killed fighting mountain forest fire
Beijing, Apr 1 (AP/UNB) — A fire high in the mountains of western China's Sichuan province has killed 30 firefighters and others, the government said Monday.
Rainstorm hits south Nepal; PM says 25 dead, hundreds hurt
Nepal, Apr 1 (AP/UNB) — Rescuers are struggling to reach villages in southern Nepal that were cut off by a rainstorm that has killed 25 people and injured hundreds more.
Opposition hopes make stand in Istanbul, Ankara
Istanbul, Mar 31 (AP/UNB) — Voters in Turkey are electing mayors for 30 large cities, and a main battleground for President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's party appears to be in the capital, Ankara.
Thai Election Commission blames software for counting errors
Bangkok, Mar 30 (AP/UNB) — Thailand's Election Commission said that computer software was partly to blame for inconsistent and delayed vote totals from last Sunday's general election.
8 killed, 30 injured after bus rams into truck in India
New Delhi, March 29 (Xinhua/UNB) -At least eight people were killed and 30 others injured Friday morning when a bus rammed into a truck in the outskirts of Indian capital city Delhi, police said.
India says it successfully test-fires anti-satellite weapon
New Delhi, Mar 28 (AP/UNB) — India successfully test-fired an anti-satellite weapon Wednesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in an unexpected announcement of military advancement that was broadcast live just weeks before a general election.
India shoots down satellite, becomes a space power
New Delhi, Mar 27 (AP/UNB) — India successfully test-fired an anti-satellite weapon on Wednesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in an unexpected announcement just weeks before a general election.