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February 1, 2017

US watchdog offers bleak statistics for Afghan progress

A U.S. watchdog has issued a bleak report, its first to the Trump administration, saying the Afghan government controls barely half the country, its security forces numbers are declining and that drug production is on the rise while eradication is down.

February 1, 2017

At a Pyongyang car dealership, only the logos are local

Salespeople at Pyongyang's premier car dealership wait patiently beside racks of glossy brochures in a showroom filled with that unmistakable new car smell from a couple dozen Whistle sedans and Cuckoo SUVs — all bearing the distinctive, double-pigeon logo of Pyonghwa Motors, North Korea's only passenger car company.

February 1, 2017

Philippine anti-drug crackdown suffers legal setback

The Philippine Supreme Court has prohibited a group of police officers from entering a slum community to prevent them from threatening villagers who have accused them of ruthlessly killing four residents in an anti-drug raid, in the latest setback for the president's bloody crackdown on illegal drugs.

February 1, 2017

China manufacturing activity in January close to 2-year high

A survey shows Chinese manufacturing expanded in January at close to its fastest pace in two years.

January 31, 2017

Slain Myanmar lawyer's family considers him a fallen hero

The daughter of an assassinated Myanmar legal adviser says his family worried about his activities and warned him to be careful, but he pursued his work for the sake of Myanmar's people, regardless of who they were or what religion they believed.

January 31, 2017

UN resumes airdrops to besieged Syrian city

The World Food Program says it has resumed food airdrops to the besieged Syrian city of Deir al-Zour.

January 31, 2017

At least 8 dead as fighting between Ukraine troops, Russia-backed rebels flares

Fighting between government troops and Russia-backed separatist rebels in eastern Ukraine escalated on Tuesday, killing at least eight people late Monday and early Tuesday, injuring dozens and briefly trapping more than 200 coal miners underground, the warring sides reported.

January 31, 2017

Pakistani charity rallies after militant chief's detention

Employees and supporters of a Pakistani Islamic charity are holding protests around the country after their leader was detained by the government.

January 31, 2017

EU chief sees Trump announcements as threats

European Union President Donald Tusk says that the first weeks of Donald Trump are contributing to the "highly unpredictable" outlook for the bloc.

January 31, 2017

Thai authorities seek political foes taking refuge in Laos

Thailand's military government wants neighboring Laos to send back about half a dozen Thai citizens who have reportedly taken refuge there to escape being arrested for insulting the Thai monarchy, a crime punishable by three to 15 years in prison.