UN demands Britain end rule of Chagos Islands in 6 months
The U.N. General Assembly has voted overwhelmingly to demand that Britain end its "colonial administration" of the Chagos Archipelago, which includes the U.S. air base on Diego Garcia.
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Japan urges traditional order for Japanese names
Japan's government wants the world to begin using the country's traditional order for Japanese names, with family names first.
Germany grants asylum to 2 Hong Kong pro-democracy activists
Germany has granted asylum to two Hong Kong activists in a sign of growing concern over how dissent is dealt with in the territory.
Thai court affirms defamation judgment against UK activist
An appeals court in Thailand has upheld a 10 million baht ($313,000) judgment against a British activist who was sued by a fruit canning company whose workers complained of alleged labor abuses.
Germany deports teenage Afghan convicted in assaults
Germany has deported an 18-year-old Afghan asylum-seeker who was recently convicted over a string of assaults that prompted a public outcry.
Afghan official: Taliban explosion kills 2 police, civilian
Afghan officials say a confrontation with the Taliban in eastern Ghazni province has killed two members of the security forces and a civilian passer-by.
Duterte moves to forcibly send garbage back to Canada
The Philippine president's spokesman says the exasperated leader has moved to have truckloads of garbage that Filipino officials say were illegally shipped to the Philippines years ago be forcibly shipped back to Canada.
Islamabad police official suspended following girl’s killing
Authorities in Pakistan have suspended a police chief in the capital, Islamabad, over the disappearance, rape and killing of a 10-year-old girl whose case triggered widespread condemnation and outrage, including on social media.
Thai police summon activists to hear sedition charges
Thirteen Thai political activists have appeared at a Bangkok police station to answer a summons on sedition charges that critics say are part of a plan to remove a rising progressive politician from the political scene.
Pope urges China’s Catholics to unify after bishop deal
Pope Francis is urging China's divided Catholic community to come together in communion, as he seeks to heal decades of estrangement following a landmark deal with Beijing over bishop nominations.
India’s Election Commission rejects ballot tampering claims
India's Election Commission rejected opposition fears of possible tampering of electronic voting machines ahead of the counting of votes Thursday that will determine the outcome of the country's mammoth national elections.
Taiwan navy holds drill amid China tensions
Taiwan's navy has held a major live-firing exercise off the island's east coast in an area increasingly threatened by Chinese ships and planes.
The Latest: Social media blocked due to Indonesia protests
The Latest on post-election protests in Indonesia (all times local): 1:30 p.m. Indonesia's top security minister says authorities will block access to social media in certain areas amid violent protests in the capital Jakarta by supporters of the losing presidential candidate.
North Korea calls Biden ‘fool of low IQ’ over Kim criticism
North Korea has labeled Joe Biden a "fool of low IQ" and an "imbecile bereft of elementary quality as a human being" after the Democratic presidential hopeful during a recent speech called North Korean leader Kim Jong Un a tyrant.
Duterte’s allies dominate Senate race, shut out opposition
Final results from the Philippines' midterm elections last week show the president's allies won a majority of the 12 Senate seats being decided, while a shutout of the opposition slate heralds a stronger grip on power by a leader accused of massive human rights violations.
Protesters clash with Indonesian police after election loss
Supporters of an unsuccessful presidential candidate clashed with security forces and set fire to a police dormitory in the Indonesian capital after the release of official election results.
North Korea: US should consider consequences of ship seizure
North Korea's U.N. ambassador says the Trump administration should consider the possible consequences its seizing of a North Korean cargo ship could have on relations between the two countries and immediately return the vessel.
Canada delegation pressing China on detained Canadians
A Canadian delegation in China is pressing Chinese officials to free two detained Canadians but there has been no contact between the two nations' leaders or foreign ministers despite the worst relations between Ottawa and Beijing since the Tiananmen Square massacre in 1989.
Death penalty possible in Myanmar cannabis farm case
A court in Myanmar has formally charged an American man and two local co-workers with violating drug laws concerning marijuana, with potential penalties ranging from five years' imprisonment to death.
Indian state lawmaker killed in suspected rebel ambush
Police say an Indian lawmaker in the northeastern state of Arunachal Pradesh has been killed in an ambush by suspected rebels.