March 16, 2017 The Latest: Malaysian atomic agency: Chemicals not our job The Latest on Malaysia's investigation into the apparent assassination of the half brother of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un (all times local): 8:15 p.m.
March 16, 2017 Myanmar nationalist monks protest Thai crackdown on sect A Buddhist nationalist group that has been accused of stirring up religious tensions in Myanmar has demonstrated outside Thailand's embassy in Myanmar to protest the Thai government's siege of the temple headquarters of a controversial Buddhist sect.
March 16, 2017 China names new officials to key economic posts China's government has replaced the commerce minister and the head of its top economic planning body as part of a Cabinet reshuffle ahead of the national legislature's annual session.
March 16, 2017 Japanese cult also used VX; survivor recounts how it felt A Japanese religious cult that carried out a deadly nerve gas attack on Tokyo's subways in 1995 also experimented with the VX nerve agent suspected in the killing of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's half brother in Malaysia.
March 16, 2017 Japan starts weekend early to improve work-life balance Some workers in Japan are enjoying an early start to their weekend under a new initiative to encourage a better work-life balance.
March 16, 2017 Indonesia hopes for billions from Saudi king's visit Indonesia is hoping to ring up investment deals worth billions of dollars when Saudi Arabia's King Salman and an entourage of 1,500 officials, princes and businesspeople arrive in the Indonesian capital next week.
March 16, 2017 Australians doubt Trump's commitment to its traditional ally Some Australians foresee trouble in their country's traditionally strong alliance with the United States because of what they see as "unpresidential" behavior from President Donald Trump, while others think outspoken businessman-turned-Australian-leader Malcolm Turnbull is a good match for him.
March 16, 2017 Pakistani official: Gas leakage caused explosion in Lahore A Pakistani government minister says investigators have concluded that a deadly explosion the previous day in the city of Lahore was caused by a gas leak from a cooking cylinder, not a bomb.
March 16, 2017 Myanmar factory workers release Chinese captives Two hundred striking workers attacked a Chinese-owned garment factory in Myanmar, smashing windows and doors and holding seven Chinese staffers captive for several hours.
March 16, 2017 The Latest: Malaysia wants Interpol help on tracing suspects The Latest on the investigation into the killing of Kim Jong Nam, Kim Jong Un's half brother, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (all times local): 1 p.m.
