January 1, 2017 N. Korea: Developing long-range missiles 'in final stages' North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is quoted as saying in a New Year's message that his country's development of banned long-range missiles is in "final stages." Kim's address was monitored by South Korea's Yonhap news agency on Sunday.
January 1, 2017 China's manufacturing expands for 5th consecutive month Activity at China's factories slowed in December but still represented the fifth consecutive month of expansion in the latest sign that the world's No.
December 31, 2016 Syrian activists say no let-up in fighting outside capital Activists say besieged opposition pockets around the Syrian capital of Damascus have seen no reprieve in fighting despite a nationwide cease-fire agreement that went into effect over 36 hours ago.
December 31, 2016 WSJ: Reporter detained in Turkey for nearly 3 days released The Wall Street Journal says one of its reporters was detained in Turkey for nearly three days before authorities allowed him to exit the country.
December 31, 2016 S. Korean investigators look into alleged artist blacklist South Korean investigators have summoned the country's ambassador to France as an inquiry into a corruption scandal involving impeached President Park Geun-hye spread to allegations that her administration blacklisted thousands of artists for their political beliefs.
December 31, 2016 Anti-Obama protesters clash with police in Manila Police armed with truncheons, shields and a fire hose clashed Wednesday with more than 100 left-wing activists who rallied at the U.S. Embassy in Manila to oppose a visit by President Barack Obama and an expected security pact that would increase the American military presence in the Philippines.
December 31, 2016 16 bodies recovered after mine collapse in India Police say rescue workers have recovered the bodies of 16 miners buried after some 23 miners were trapped by a mound of fallen earth in eastern India.
December 31, 2016 China's Xi offers populist message in New Year's Eve address Chinese President Xi Jinping says his government will continue to focus on poverty alleviation at home and resolutely defending China's territorial rights on the foreign front.
December 31, 2016 At least 6 killed in mine collapse in eastern India An official says at least six workers have been killed and many others remain trapped in a coal mine in the eastern Indian state of Jharkhand.
