December 30, 2016 S. Korea court says Park won't testify in impeachment trial South Korea's Constitutional Court says it cannot require President Park Geun-hye to testify in her impeachment trial that enters the argument phase next week, dismissing demands by lawmakers who voted to remove her over a corruption scandal.
December 30, 2016 At least 6 workers killed, more trapped in India mine collapse An official said Friday that at least six workers have been killed and at least six others remain trapped in a coal mine in the eastern Indian state of Jharkhand.
December 30, 2016 Magnitude 6.2 earthquake hits region in eastern Indonesia The U.S. Geological Survey reports that a magnitude 6.2 earthquake has hit a region in the eastern part of Indonesia.
December 29, 2016 Magnitude 6.2 earthquake hits region in eastern Indonesia The U.S. Geological Survey reports that a magnitude 6.2 earthquake has hit a region in the eastern part of Indonesia.
December 29, 2016 The Latest: Russia announces new Syrian cease-fire deal The Latest on the conflict in Syria (all times local): 1:30 p.m.
December 29, 2016 Beijing fires some police involved in alleged brutality case Beijing police say they have fired four of the five police officers involved in the high-profile death of a man in their custody, following a public outcry against city prosecutors' move to drop charges against them.
December 29, 2016 Philippines to insist on tribunal ruling if China drills Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte says he would insist on a ruling of an international arbitration that invalidated Beijing's claims to most of the South China Sea if China starts to siphon minerals from the area.
December 29, 2016 Europe remains New Year's goal for young migrants in Serbia In a child care center in Belgrade, a drawing of a Christmas tree is dotted with colorful paper stickers where young migrants have written down their New Year's wishes.
December 29, 2016 China: top military general under investigation for graft China's Defense Ministry says a top general has been placed under investigation for corruption, the highest-level active duty military official to be ensnared in a sweeping anti-corruption drive.
December 29, 2016 Duterte links bombing that wounded dozens to illegal drugs President Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday blamed a drug feud for a bombing that wounded at least 32 people watching an amateur boxing match in the central Philippines.
