March 17, 2017 Philippine lawmaker seeks to impeach Duterte A Philippine lawmaker has filed an impeachment complaint against President Rodrigo Duterte because of the thousands of deaths that have happened during his anti-drug crackdown and for alleged corruption, although the bid faces an uphill battle because Duterte's allies hold an overwhelming majority in Congress.
March 17, 2017 China raises short-term interest rates after US increase China's central bank raised short-term interest rates Thursday following the U.S. rate increase as Beijing tries to shore up the value of its currency and stanch an outflow of money.
March 17, 2017 Japan's central bank holds steady on interest rate, stimulus Japan's central bank opted Thursday to keep its monetary policy steady, as the U.S. Federal Reserve tightens and European Central Bank edges in that direction.
March 17, 2017 Ethnic group says pulls support for Nepal government An ethnic group from south Nepal says it has withdrawn support for the government and plan to disrupt upcoming district and municipal elections.
March 17, 2017 Nissan design chief Albaisa inspired by Cuban, Japan roots Alfonso Albaisa draws upon the cultures of Japan, America and Cuba in concocting car designs with a flair that once was lacking at Japanese automakers, critics say, but is becoming evident as they globalize.
March 17, 2017 Kazakh official: Syrian rebels to attend extended talks Kazakhstan says peace talks in the capital, Astana, over ending the fighting in Syria have been extended and will be attended by representatives of Syrian rebel forces.
March 17, 2017 Report: Israel has established 'apartheid regime' A report published by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia concludes that Israel has established an "apartheid regime" is drawing criticism from the U.N.
March 17, 2017 Royal Marine's murder conviction downgraded to manslaughter A British Royal Marine commando who shot an injured Taliban fighter in Afghanistan has won a reduced sentence of manslaughter.
March 17, 2017 Families plead for Somali pirates to release ship's crew Families of the eight Sri Lankan crew members held captive by Somali pirates on an oil tanker tearfully pleaded Wednesday for the men to be released unharmed, while the pirates demanded a ransom.
March 17, 2017 Indonesia says British cruise ship must pay for coral damage Indonesia's government says a British-owned cruise ship must pay compensation for the destruction of coral reefs in a popular tourist area known for its extensive marine biodiversity.
