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Chinese killer who played mute for 12 years loses power of speech 26 Dec 2017 - 12:40 pm
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Japan jobless rate lowest since 1993 26 Dec 2017 - 11:45 am
A man works at the construction site of the New National Stadium, main stadium of Tokyo 2020 Olympics and Paralympics, in Tokyo. The nation’s unemployment rate stood at 2.7 percent last month, the lowest since 1993. REUTERS.
Taiwan warns Chinese military drills pose 'enormous threat' 26 Dec 2017 - 11:37 am
China’s air force said then it was the first time its aircraft had flown through the Tsushima Strait between South Korea and Japan. (Reuters).
Indian troops kill top militant in Kashmir 26 Dec 2017 - 11:27 am
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China, Pakistan to look at including Afghanistan in $57 bln economic corridor 26 Dec 2017 - 10:40 am
(L-R) Afghan, Chinese and Pakistani flags are placed at the lobby during the 1st China-Afghanistan-Pakistan Foreign Ministers' Dialogue in Beijing, China, December 26, 2017. REUTERS/Jason Lee
Building owner, manager arrested in South Korean fire that killed 29 26 Dec 2017 - 08:41 am
File photo of a burning building seen as smoke arises from it in Jecheon, South Korea, December 21, 2017. Yonhap via REUTERS
More than 30 bodies found in burnt Philippine mall: fire chief 25 Dec 2017 - 02:18 pm
This photo was taken on December 23, 2017, shows a firefighter standing in front of a burning shopping mall in Davao City on the southern Philippine island of Mindanao.  AFP / MANMAN DEJETO
Explosion kills 3 security personnel in NW Pakistan 25 Dec 2017 - 11:54 am
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Landmine kills 7 civilians in southern Afghanistan 25 Dec 2017 - 11:50 am
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Vietnam braces for typhoon as Philippine toll rises to 230 dead 25 Dec 2017 - 10:43 am
People attempt to rescue flood victims in Lanao Del Norte, Philippines, in this December 22, 2017 photo obtained from social media. Courtesy Aclimah Cabugatan Disumala via REUTERS.
Philippines launches criminal probe after deadly mall fire 25 Dec 2017 - 09:52 am
This photo taken on December 23, 2017 shows a firefighter standing in front of a burning shopping mall in Davao City on the southern Philippine island of Mindanao. / AFP.
Thailand November tourist arrivals up 23.18 pct : ministry 25 Dec 2017 - 09:47 am
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Islamic State claims responsibility for blast in Afghan capital, Kabul 25 Dec 2017 - 08:59 am
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20 dead in Philippines bus crash on way to Christmas mass 25 Dec 2017 - 08:20 am
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Six dead in suicide attack near Afghan spy agency: officials 25 Dec 2017 - 08:20 am
Afghan security personnel keep watch near the site of a suicide attack in Kabul on December 25, 2017. AFP / Shah Marai
India, Pakistan trade heavy fire on LoC 24 Dec 2017 - 12:42 pm
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China closes more than 13,000 websites in past three years 24 Dec 2017 - 09:44 am
A map of China is seen through a magnifying glass on a computer screen showing binary digits in this photo illustration. REUTERS/Edgar Su
World's largest amphibious aircraft takes off in China 24 Dec 2017 - 09:23 am
China's domestically developed AG600, the world's largest amphibious aircraft, is seen during its maiden flight in Zhuhai, Guangdong province, China December 24, 2017. REUTERS/Stringer