March 17, 2017 China plans station on disputed South China Sea shoal A local Chinese government says it plans to build an environmental monitoring station on a tiny uninhabited South China Sea shoal at the heart of a territorial dispute with the Philippines.
March 17, 2017 Irish tourist was raped, strangled in Indian state of Goa Indian police say a female Irish tourist whose body was found in the western beach state of Goa had been raped and strangled.
March 17, 2017 South Korea finds a home for 2 puppies Park left behind South Korea's presidential office has found a home for two of the nine dogs former President Park Geun-hye left behind when she was forced out of office over a corruption scandal.
March 17, 2017 Somali official says pirates open fire on local naval forces A Somali official says pirates who seized an oil tanker have opened fire on naval troops from the semiautonomous state of Puntland, sparking clashes between the two sides.
March 17, 2017 US to confront trade partners at global finance meeting U.S. President Donald Trump has vowed to get tough on trade partners like China, Mexico and Germany.
March 17, 2017 Afghan officials: Islamic State kills 3 Shiite elders Afghan officials say Islamic State militants killed three Shiite elders as they were returning home from a graduation ceremony at a local religious school.
March 17, 2017 Kofi Annan calls on Myanmar to allow access to troubled area A commission chaired by former U.N.
March 17, 2017 The Latest: Syrian rebels deny they'll attend Astana talks The Latest on the developments in Syria and peace talks that have been extended in Kazakhstan (all times local): 11:20 a.m.
March 17, 2017 German, Chinese leaders stress commitment to free trade The German government says Chancellor Angela Merkel and China's president have stressed their commitment to free trade in a telephone conversation — a day before Merkel is expected in Washington to meet President Donald Trump.
March 17, 2017 Saudi king's visit highlights China's Middle East engagement A visit to Beijing by Saudi Arabia's King Salman is highlighting China's budding engagement with the Middle East, which provides a crucial source of energy to fuel its economy and represents a key component in Beijing's bid to link China to Europe through infrastructure development.
