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February 17, 2017

Philippine leader's critic faces charges, possible arrest

The Philippine justice secretary says criminal charges have been filed against an opposition senator for allegedly receiving money from detained drug lords in a move that can lead to the arrest of one of the president's most vocal critics.

February 17, 2017

Thai gov't panel approves coal plant in popular tourist area

Thailand's prime minister says a government committee has approved construction of an 800-megawatt coal power plant near pristine beaches on the Andaman Sea.

February 17, 2017

Cambodian analyst arrested on charge of defaming premier

A Cambodian political analyst has been arrested after prosecutors accepted a criminal complaint by Prime Minister Hun Sen that he had defamed him in a radio interview.

February 17, 2017

Tillerson holds first set of talks with Chinese counterpart

U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson has met with his Chinese counterpart for the first time since becoming America's top diplomat and urged China to do more to rein in North Korea's provocative actions.

February 17, 2017

Major militant attacks in Pakistan over the past 3 years

Militant attacks in Pakistan have killed hundreds of people over the past three years, including many women and children.

February 17, 2017

Book author says Kim Jong Nam was tiny hope for change

A Japanese author of a book on North Korea says Kim Jong Nam, who died in an apparent assassination in Malaysia this week, was opposed to hereditary rule by his family and wanted economic reform.

February 17, 2017

Longtime ruler of Turkmenistan sworn in for new term

The longtime leader of Turkmenistan has been sworn in for a new term after winning nearly 98 percent of the vote against rivals who had all declared their support for his government.

February 17, 2017

Suicide bombing at shrine in Pakistan kills 5, wounds dozens

Pakistani police say a suicide bomber has struck a famous shrine in southern Pakistan, killing at least 15 people and wounding dozens of others.

February 17, 2017

Thai police begin raid on Buddhist sect's temple

Hundreds of police in Thailand are carrying out a raid on the headquarters temple of a controversial Buddhist temple sect to detain its chief, a monk facing criminal charges including accepting $40 million in embezzled money.

February 17, 2017

7 Hong Kong police get 2 years' prison in activist's beating

Seven Hong Kong police officers have been sentenced to two years in prison for assaulting a pro-democracy activist at the height of 2014 protests.