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March 16, 2017

Protests mount in China against South Korea's missile system

Beijing's escalating condemnation of South Korea over a U.S. anti-missile system has triggered protests against a popular retail giant and a reported suspension of Chinese tours to the country.

March 16, 2017

Norway police: new trend: import of child-like sex dolls

Norwegian police say they are worried about the increase in men ordering child-like sex dolls from Hong Kong.

March 16, 2017

Bangladesh arrest spiritual leader of militant group

Police in Bangladesh's capital say they have arrested the spiritual leader of a banned militant group that is responsible for a series of attacks in the South Asian country.

March 16, 2017

Sammy among foreigners ready if Peshawar reaches PSL final

West Indies star Darren Sammy is among five foreign players ready to travel to Lahore if his franchise Peshawar Zalmi qualifies for the Pakistan Super League final.

March 16, 2017

The Latest: N. Korean defector says leader behind killing

The Latest on the investigation into the assassination of Kim Jong Nam, the estranged half brother of North Korea's leader, in Malaysia (all times local): 5:50 p.m.

March 16, 2017

South Korean prosecutors to indict Samsung's de facto chief

South Korean prosecutors say they will indict Samsung's de facto chief on bribery, embezzlement and other charges linked to a political scandal that has toppled President Park Geun-hye.

March 16, 2017

Bus and truck collision in China kills 10, injures 38

Local authorities in southwest China say 10 people have been killed and another 38 injured in a collision between a bus and a truck.

March 16, 2017

5 things to know about the Chinese economy as congress meets

Instead of dramatic new reforms, Chinese leaders are likely to emphasize reining in surging debt and financial risks to keep growth steady at this year's meeting of the ceremonial national legislature.

March 16, 2017

Malaysia to release, deport N. Korean in nerve agent probe

A North Korean man will be released from custody because of lack of evidence connecting him to the fatal nerve agent attack on Kim Jong Nam, the estranged half brother of North Korea's ruler, Malaysian officials said Thursday.

March 16, 2017

Japan core inflation little changed, household spending weak

Japan's economy coasted along with only slight improvements in January despite a rebound in corporate investment.