7.3 magnitude earthquake strikes eastern Indonesia, causes panic
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake shook the Moluccas islands on Sunday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey, creating panic and causing damage to houses in eastern Indonesia.
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Clashes erupt as thousands march in Hong Kong against Chinese traders
Several thousand people marched in Hong Kong on Saturday against traders from mainland China in what is fast becoming a summer of unrest in the semi-autonomous Chinese territory.
US service member killed in Afghanistan, military says
A U.S. service member early Saturday morning while deployed in Afghanistan, military officials said.
Chinese police race to find missing girl, 9, last seen with couple who committed suicide by drowning
Authorities in east China are racing to find a missing 9-year-old girl who was last seen in the company of two adults found dead on Sunday.
Rescue diver reveals unseen messages left behind by Thai cave boys one year later
One year after 12 boys were incredibly rescued from a flooded Thai cave, a hero diver has returned to the site and found haunting messages left by the kids. 
Chinese billionaire Wang Zhenhua arrested over child molestation allegations
A prominent Chinese real estate developer is one of two people arrested over claims of child molestation, state media reported Thursday.
Indian airline technician killed after hydraulic door accidentally closed on him
A technician from Indian airline SpiceJet was killed in Kolkata early Wednesday morning after flaps covering the aircraft’s main landing gear closed on him during maintenance.
Papua New Guinea tribal violence leaves more than 20 dead, mostly women and children
More than 20 people -- mostly women and children -- have been killed in days of tribal violence in Papua New Guinea, according to officials.
Final footage of climbers who died on Himalayan mountain in India revealed
The haunting final footage of a doomed group of international climbers who perished on India's second-highest mountain was released by authorities on Monday.
Final moments of climbers who died on Himalayan mountain in India seen in video
The haunting final moments of a doomed group of international climbers who perished on India's second-highest mountain was released by authorities on Monday.
Pentagon proposes $2.2B arms sale to Taiwan, slighting China
The State Department is proposing the sale of $2.2 billion in arms to Taiwan, including 108 Abrams tanks and 250 Stinger surface-to-air missiles, sidestepping protests from China.
Former Canadian UN worker and renowned humanitarian sentenced in Nepal for raping boys
For decades, Peter Dalglish, 62, held a distinguished reputation as one of Canada’s most esteemed and accomplished humanitarians devoted to the wellbeing of poor children. But on Monday, he was sentenced by a Nepali court to at least nine years behind bars for raping two young boys in a small village where he has lived arbitrarily for the past 17 years.
Philippines police recover nearly $1.8M worth of cocaine as more drugs wash ashore
Over $1.8 million worth of cocaine washed up on the Philippines coast Sunday in what is now a series of similar discoveries this year. 
Otto Warmbier’s parents file claim for seized North Korean cargo ship as part of $500M judgment against regime
Otto Warmbier’s parents have filed a claim for a seized North Korean cargo ship to satisfy part of their $500 million judgment against the North Korean regime over the death of their son.
India finance minister ditches ‘colonial’ briefcase to deliver budget
India’s Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman chose to abandon the “colonial” budget briefcase while presenting her maiden budget to parliament, choosing instead to flaunt a traditional bright-red ledger known as bahi-khata in Hindi.
Indonesia woman faces jail time for recording boss’ lewd phone call, he is promoted
An Indonesian woman who recorded her boss’ lewd phone call to prove that she was being harassed will serve at least six months in prison for distributing obscene material, meanwhile, her boss got a promotion.
Philippines senator defends police over toddler’s death in drug raid: ‘S— happens’
A Philippines senator who was police chief during President Rodrigo Duterte’s notorious drug war, has been criticized for dismissing the death of a toddler during a police raid, saying “s--- happens”.
North Korea says US is ‘hell-bent on hostile acts’ despite peace talks
North Korea accused the Trump administration Wednesday of talking out of both sides of its mouth - saying the U.S. is publicly pushing the narrative of open dialogue between the two nations but is "more and more hell bent" on hostile acts. 
Hong Kong police arrest at least 13 after renewed protests
Hong Kong authorities said they have arrested at least 13 people for Monday’s pro-democracy protests.
China accuses UK of ‘basking in the faded glory of British colonialism’ after Hong Kong criticism
China’s foreign ministry lashed back Wednesday at criticism by Britain’s foreign secretary on the recent protests in Hong Kong, saying the region’s former colonial master had no right to weigh in on Hong Kong’s affairs.