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March 16, 2017

Western China authorities offer big rewards for terror tips

Authorities in China's far western Xinjiang region are offering rewards of up to $730,000 for terror-related tips as they ramp up security measures in the restive area.

March 16, 2017

Khmer Rouge tribunal drops case vs lower-ranking suspect

Cambodia's Khmer Rouge tribunal has dropped crimes against humanity charges against a former lower-ranking Khmer Rouge official, saying she was not high enough in the regime's leadership hierarchy.

March 16, 2017

China's thriving SUV-only automaker looks to global growth

Wei Jianjun is the chief matchmaker in China's love affair with the SUV.

March 16, 2017

Manga, Mario and now ninja: Japan's hopes for wooing tourism

Japan is turning to those hooded samurai-era acrobatic spies known as ninja to woo tourism.

March 16, 2017

Malaysia: No cause of death determined yet for North Korean

Malaysian officials say a cause of death has not yet been determined for the exiled member of North Korea's ruling family who died last week after apparently being poisoned in the budget terminal of a Kuala Lumpur airport.

March 16, 2017

Ex-Hong Kong leader gets 20 months in jail for misconduct

A former leader of Hong Kong was sentenced Wednesday to 20 months in prison for misconduct after failing to disclose plans to rent a luxury apartment for his retirement from a businessman applying for a broadcasting license.

March 16, 2017

The Latest: Son of slain N. Korean not in Malaysia: police

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): 12:15 p.m.

March 15, 2017

Outrage after ousted South Korea leader leaves dogs at presidential palace

It was hard to imagine that ousted President Park Geun-hye could get any more unpopular in South Korea — until she moved out of the presidential palace and left her nine dogs behind.

March 15, 2017

China next US threat? Beijing beefs up military to protect trade

With a laser-like focus on protecting its lifeblood – trade – China is dramatically altering its military operations, creating specialized teams that can protect its maritime resources, routes and territorial expansion plans.

March 15, 2017

Japanese-American recalls time in internment camp 75 years later

Bill Nishimura, 97, is not angry about the years he spent being sent from internment camp to internment camp.