January 2, 2017 Ban Ki-moon buoyed by climate accord but laments conflicts Ban Ki-moon ends 10 years at the helm of the United Nations lamenting the "fires still burning" from Syria to South Sudan but buoyed by a global agreement to combat climate change and new U.N.
January 2, 2017 23 dead after ferry catches fire near Indonesia's capital An Indonesian official says at least 23 people were killed after a ferry caught fire near the capital, Jakarta.
January 1, 2017 North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un hints at long-range missile test launch North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said Sunday that his country is finalizing preparations for a test launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile, which would mark an advance in its attempt to build a nuclear weapon capable of reaching the U.S.
January 1, 2017 23 dead, 17 missing after ferry catches fire in Indonesia At least 23 people were killed and 17 others were missing after a ferry caught fire Sunday off the coast of Indonesia's capital, officials said.
January 1, 2017 Thousands in Hong Kong march for pro-democracy lawmakers Police in Hong Kong say nearly 5,000 people have marched in a New Year's Day protest against an attempt by the government to disqualify four pro-democracy lawmakers.
January 1, 2017 Impeached S. Korean leader rejects accusations against her Impeached South Korean President Park Geun-hye vehemently rejected accusations Sunday that she conspired with a longtime friend to extort money and favors from companies, accusing her opponents of framing her.
January 1, 2017 N. Korea's leader hints of long-range missile test launch North Korean leader Kim Jong Un hinted Sunday that Pyongyang may ring in the new year with another bang — the test-launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile.
January 1, 2017 Bangladesh police say ruling party lawmaker shot dead Police say a lawmaker from Bangladesh's ruling party has been shot dead by masked men in northern Bangladesh.
January 1, 2017 Bangladesh officials say ruling party lawmaker shot to death Police say a lawmaker from Bangladesh's ruling party has been shot dead by masked men in northern Bangladesh.
January 1, 2017 S. Koreans demand leader's removal in New Year's Eve protest Even on New Year's Eve, large crowds of South Koreans gathered to join another rally demanding the ouster of impeached President Park Geun-hye, who's determined to restore her powers through a court trial.
