February 23, 2017 Malaysia searching for 4 N. Korean suspects who left country Malaysia's senior police official says they are looking for four more North Korean suspects who had left the country the same day the North Korean leader's brother died after being attacked at the airport.
February 23, 2017 Recent developments surrounding the South China Sea A look at recent developments in the South China Sea, where China is pitted against smaller neighbors in multiple disputes over islands, coral reefs and lagoons in waters crucial for global commerce and rich in fish and potential oil and gas reserves: ___ EDITOR'S NOTE: This is a weekly look at the latest developments in the South China Sea, home to several territorial conflicts that have raised tensions in the region.
February 23, 2017 On frozen fields, North Korean farmers prep for battle ahead Plug your noses and ready your "Juche fertilizer." It's time to prep the frozen fields in North Korea.
February 23, 2017 Former Hong Kong leader guilty in unprecedented graft trial Local media say a former leader of Hong Kong has been convicted of corruption over a luxury apartment in mainland China.
February 23, 2017 Iran, NKorea officials: Let's strengthen relationship Officials from both countries say Iran and North Korea want to strengthen relations.
February 23, 2017 Mattis to decide soon on troop levels in Afghanistan U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis says he will make some decisions soon on whether to recommend an increase in the number of U.S. troops in Afghanistan and whether the totals should be based on military requirements rather than pre-set limits.
February 23, 2017 Avalanche kills 7 in Pakistan's north A local government official says an avalanche has killed seven people in northern Pakistan.
February 23, 2017 10 dead after boat capsizes off Sri Lanka's southwest coast Sri Lankan police say at least 10 people were killed and seven others were rescued after the boat they were traveling in capsized off the country's southwestern coast.
February 23, 2017 Pakistan shuts key border crossing in wake of shrine attack Two Pakistani officials say a second key Chaman border crossing into Afghanistan has been closed, halting trade supplies to the neighboring landlocked country.
February 23, 2017 IMF agrees terms for $5 billion loan to debt-ridden Mongolia The International Monetary Fund said Sunday that it and other partners have agreed on terms for a more than $5 billion loan package to the Mongolian government to help get the north Asian country's economy back on track.
