January 24, 2017 Push to save Pacific Rim trade deal after US exits TPP pact Several countries expressed hope Tuesday that the Trans-Pacific Partnership could be salvaged, after President Donald Trump's decision on a U.S. withdrawal from the trade pact left its future in serious jeopardy.
January 23, 2017 China swings back at golf, shutting down 111 courses China has launched a renewed crackdown on golf, closing 111 courses and telling members of the ruling Communist Party to stay off the links in an effort to conserve water and land.
January 23, 2017 Reporter's Notebook: Russia's true feelings on Trump a mystery There is a lot of speculation about Russia’s true feelings after the inauguration of President Donald Trump.
January 23, 2017 The Latest: Syria talks focused on truce begin in Kazakhstan The Latest on Syria peace talks that are being held in Kazakhstan and developments on the ground in the war-torn country (all times local): 10:10 a.m.
January 23, 2017 China says prepared to lead global economy if necessary China is prepared to take the helm of the global economy if Western nations abdicate their leadership role, a top Chinese diplomat said Monday, days after U.S. President Donald Trump pledged in his inaugural address to put “America first.”
January 23, 2017 Fans of bull-taming sport attack police station in India Protesters demanding the resumption of traditional bull-taming contests in southern India have attacked a police station with stones and set some vehicles on fire in anger at being forcibly evicted from the beach where they have camped for a week.
January 23, 2017 Rebel leader, Syrian government in showdown during peace talks Talks aimed at ending the war in Syria have begun with rebels and the government meeting face-to-face for the first time.
January 23, 2017 10 suspected Indonesian migrants drown off Malaysia Malaysian authorities say 10 bodies, believed to be Indonesian migrants, were found washed ashore after their boat capsized.
January 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.
January 23, 2017 Glance at Kazakh capital Astana, host of Syria talks Astana, the capital city of Kazakhstan, which is hosting Syria peace talks, is a relatively new name on the map.
