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March 17, 2017

Afghan experts probe site of deadly Kabul hospital attack

Afghans are mourning as funerals are underway following the deadly attack on a Kabul hospital the previous day that was claimed by the Islamic State group.

March 17, 2017

China says 20,000 Myanmar refugees have fled across border

China says more than 20,000 people from neighboring Myanmar have fled across the border into China after months of violence between ethnic rebel groups and government forces, including fighting this week that killed at least 30 people.

March 17, 2017

15-year-old boy, rebel killed during fighting in Kashmir

Police say a 15-year-old boy has been killed during anti-India protests in disputed Kashmir following a gunbattle that killed a suspected rebel.

March 17, 2017

2 Malaysians leave NKorea after being stranded by travel ban

The United Nations says two of its employees who were among 11 Malaysians stuck in North Korea because of a travel ban have left the country.

March 17, 2017

Indonesian court sentences reporter to 7 months in drug case

An Indonesian court has sentenced a former Reuters war correspondent to seven months in prison for possessing hashish.

March 17, 2017

China legislature giving more seats to women, workers

China's ceremonial legislature has increasingly become known as a rich man's club but now it plans to give more seats to women, farmers, workers and professionals.

March 17, 2017

Islamic State suspect faces terrorism charges in Germany

German authorities say they've charged a 31-year-old Tajik man with membership in a terrorist organization for allegedly joining the Islamic State group in Syria.

March 17, 2017

China looks ahead to fall party congress, leadership changes

As if any reminder were needed, delegates to China's ceremonial parliament were repeatedly told in no uncertain terms this week what job No.

March 17, 2017

China grants preliminary approval to 38 new Trump trademarks

China has granted preliminary approval for 38 new Trump trademarks, fueling conflict of interest concerns and questions about whether President Donald Trump is receiving special treatment from the Chinese government.

March 17, 2017

China calls for talks with North Korea and reduced tensions

China's U.N.