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February 12, 2017

Afghan official says joint raid killed 22 civilians

An Afghan official and local residents say a joint operation carried out by U.S. and Afghan forces last week killed 22 civilians from two families.

February 12, 2017

Authoritarian leader is favorite in Turkmenistan election

The elections commission in Turkmenistan says more than 80 percent of the former Soviet republic's electorate has turned out by mid-afternoon to vote in the presidential race where the authoritarian incumbent is the overwhelming favorite.

February 12, 2017

Aftershocks continue in Philippines after quake kills 8

The Philippine president has consoled survivors of a strong earthquake that left at least eight people dead, injured more than 200 and damaged an airport, buildings and about 1,000 houses in a southern province.

February 12, 2017

4 suspected rebels, 2 Indian soldiers killed in Kashmir

Officials say four suspected rebels and two Indian army soldiers have been killed in a fierce gunbattle in Indian-controlled Kashmir.

February 12, 2017

Cambodian opposition names acting chief after leader resigns

Executive members of Cambodia's beleaguered opposition party have accepted the resignation of Sam Rainsy, its charismatic leader, and named his deputy, Kem Sokha, acting chief until a party congress can be held.

February 12, 2017

Aftershocks rattle survivors after Philippine quake kills 8

Philippine officials on Sunday warned survivors of a powerful earthquake that left at least eight people dead in the country's south to ensure their homes and buildings are sturdy enough before venturing back amid continuing aftershocks.

February 12, 2017

The Latest: US assesses N. Korea missile was not ICBM

The Latest on North Korea's missile launch (all times local): 1:50 p.m.

February 12, 2017

Japan, US condemn North Korea's missile launch over the Sea of Japan

The United States and Japan held a joint press conference on Saturday night following reports that North Korea fired a ballistic missile in what would be its first such test of the year.

February 12, 2017

Pakistan retaliates after US denies politician visa

The chairman of Pakistan's senate says the body will not welcome any U.S. delegation, member of Congress or dignitary in Islamabad.

February 12, 2017

Suu Kyi urges Myanmar armed ethnic groups to sign cease-fire

Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi has called on all armed ethnic groups to sign a nationwide ceasefire.