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January 18, 2017

Czech man in Thailand arrested for alleged sexual offense

Thai police say they have arrested a Czech man in Phuket who is believed to be infected with HIV and is wanted by Interpol for alleged sexual offenses against minors back home.

January 18, 2017

Chinese coal mine caves in, killing 9 workers

The partial collapse of a coal mine in northern China has left nine people dead, state media reported Wednesday, reflecting the stubborn persistence of safety problems despite years-long efforts to reduce deaths in the sprawling sector.

January 18, 2017

Seoul court begins reviewing arrest of Samsung heir

A South Korean court has begun reviewing the arrest of a Samsung Electronics vice chairman who faces allegations of bribery, embezzlement and perjury.

January 17, 2017

Myanmar Muslims hope UN envoy's visit will bring change

Muslim villagers in western Myanmar's troubled Rakhine state say they hope positive change will result from a U.N.

January 17, 2017

Turkish leader faults delays in fight against Islamic State

Turkey's president has criticized delays in the U.S.-led coalition's offensive against the Islamic State group in Syria and Iraq.

January 17, 2017

The Latest: Turkey premier confirms attacker's arrest

The Latest on the arrest of Istanbul nightclub gunman (all times local): 10:35 a.m.

January 17, 2017

After 3 years, MH370 search ends with no plane, few answers

After nearly three years, the hunt for Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 ended in futility and frustration Tuesday, as crews completed their deep-sea search of a desolate stretch of the Indian Ocean without finding a trace of the plane.

January 17, 2017

Rights groups concerned by disappearances of Myanmar pastors

Human rights organizations are alarmed about the disappearances of two Baptist pastors who had shown journalists a church allegedly damaged by airstrikes by Myanmar government forces who are fighting ethnic Kachin rebels.

January 17, 2017

Lavrov: Russia invites Trump officials to Syria talks

Russia's foreign minister says that Moscow is inviting representatives of the incoming U.S. administration to attend upcoming Syria talks in Kazakhstan.

January 17, 2017

The Latest: Moscow ready for talks with Trump administration

The Latest on a news conference by Russia's foreign minister (all times local): 1:10 p.m.