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Last exit from Myanmar, Rohingya wait for weeks on beach 12 Nov 2017 - 09:34 pm
Bare chest of Ismot Ara, 7, a sick Rohingya refugee girl is pictured as she sits on the doorway of her makeshift shelter at Kutupalong refugee camp near Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh November 12, 2017. Reuters/Navesh Chitrakar
Trump offers to mediate in South China Sea row 12 Nov 2017 - 08:19 pm
U.S. President Donald Trumpposes with Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte and his partner Cielito Avanceno before the Special Gala Celebration of the 50th Anniversary of ASEAN in Manila, Philippines November 12, 2017. Reuters/Aaron Favila
At least 14 dead after boat capsizes in Krishna river near Vijayawada 12 Nov 2017 - 06:43 pm
The accident took place in Krishna river about 25 kilometers (15 miles) from Vijayawada city, district administrative chief B. Lakshmikantham told Reuters. (Photo courtesy: @NDRFHQ,  National Disaster Response Force)
Canada’s Trudeau charms Manila while ordering fried chicken from Jollibee 12 Nov 2017 - 04:29 pm
Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau orders food at a counter during his visit at a Jollibee fast food restaurant in Tondo city, metro Manila, Philippines November 12, 2017. (REUTERS/Czar Dancel)
Donald Trump arrives in Philippines for summit: AFP 12 Nov 2017 - 02:04 pm
Student activists hold anti US President Donald Trump banners during a lightning rally before the start of the 31st Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit, in Manila on November 12, 2017.  / AFP / Noel CELIS
India rejects UN official's criticism of sanitation drive 12 Nov 2017 - 12:11 pm
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Trump says China to up sanctions against N. Korea 12 Nov 2017 - 11:10 am
Photo: Reuters.
Philippines' Duterte 'sure' Trump will not bring up human rights 12 Nov 2017 - 09:18 am
Photo: AFP.
China's Silk Road revival hits the buffers 12 Nov 2017 - 09:08 am
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Two held over murder of elderly Dutch man in Bali 12 Nov 2017 - 08:16 am
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Abe hails “fresh start” to Japan-China ties after Xi meeting 11 Nov 2017 - 09:45 pm
(Front L to R) China's President Xi Jinping, Vietnam's President Tran Dai Quang, Indonesia's President Joko Widodo, Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, (back L to R) Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, Russia's President Vladimir Putin, US President Dona
Crocodile snatches child on Philippine tourist island 11 Nov 2017 - 01:57 pm
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N. Korea slams Trump's 'warmonger' Asia tour: State media 11 Nov 2017 - 12:44 pm
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Pakistan Army violates ceasefire on LoC 11 Nov 2017 - 09:50 am
A file photo of a Pakistani Soldier. Reuters
Top Thai royal aide sacked for 'evil acts': Palace 11 Nov 2017 - 09:38 am
A file photo of senior Thai royal official Distorn Vajarodaya. / AFP / PORNCHAI KITTIWONGSAKUL
'We don't feel safe': Afghan anti-graft officials demand protection 11 Nov 2017 - 09:18 am
Critics say the attacks expose flaws in the security provided to the people tasked with punishing corruption AFP/WAKIL KOHSAR
Three US carriers lead naval drill aimed at N. Korea 11 Nov 2017 - 09:18 am
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Australian MP resigns over citizenship in new blow for Turnbull 11 Nov 2017 - 08:45 am
Conservative Liberal party MP John Alexander reacts as he sits in the House of Representatives in Australia's Parliament House in Canberra, May 2, 2016. Picture taken May 2, 2016. AAP/Mick Tsikas/via REUTERS