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December 21, 2016

Singapore ex-banker convicted in 1MDB Malaysia fund case

A court in Singapore has found a former private banker guilty of trying to obstruct investigations linked to the indebted Malaysian State Fund 1MDB.

December 21, 2016

Mongolia's foreign minister says Dalai Lama will not be allowed future visits

Mongolia's foreign minister says the Dalai Lama will no longer be allowed to visit his country after a visit by the exiled Tibetan spiritual leader prompted protests from China and a suspension of talks on a major loan.

December 21, 2016

Taiwan loses diplomatic ally in move welcomed by Beijing

Taiwan on Wednesday condemned the African island nation of Sao Tome and Principe's "abrupt" move to break their diplomatic ties, while rival China welcomed the defection of one of the self-governing island's small number of allies.

December 21, 2016

Taiwan loses diplomatic ally in move welcomed by China

Taiwan on Wednesday condemned the African island nation of Sao Tome and Principe's "abrupt" move to break their diplomatic ties, while rival China welcomed the defection of one of the self-governing island's small number of allies.

December 21, 2016

Merkel summons security leaders in wake of truck attack

Chancellor Angela Merkel summoned Germany's top security officials Tuesday to discuss the government's response to the deadly truck attack in Berlin that claimed at least 12 lives.

December 21, 2016

The Latest: Police search asylum shelter in Berlin

The Latest on investigation of truck rampage in Berlin Christmas market (all times local): 8:25 a.m.

December 21, 2016

Japan decides to scrap 'Monju' fast-breeder nuclear reactor

Japan has decided to shut down an experimental fast-breeder nuclear reactor that drained government finances for years without living up to hopes it would be a savior for the resource-poor country's energy needs.

December 21, 2016

In town of Jesus' birth, craftsmen take on Chinese knockoffs

Christmas is approaching and pilgrims and tourists have begun to arrive, crowding the souvenir shops that line the narrow streets and alleys of Bethlehem, the biblical town revered as Jesus' birthplace.

December 21, 2016

Uber looks to dominate in Brazil while taxis push to ban app

After ceding to the competition in China earlier this year, ride-hailing company Uber is shifting focus to Brazil, Latin America's most populous nation.

December 21, 2016

Indonesia police say 3 suspected militants killed in raid, bombs found

Indonesian police said they killed three suspected militants in a raid Wednesday on the outskirts of Jakarta and found several bombs which they are trying to defuse.