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December 12, 2016

Japan denies Chinese claim of dangerous fighter-jet conduct

Japan has protested to China about what it says are groundless accusations that Japanese fighter jets had fired "jamming shells" as six Chinese military planes flew over waters between Japan's southern Okinawa and Miyako islands.

December 11, 2016

Chinese community angry by mugged student's death in Rome

The Chinese community in Rome is mourning the death of a student hit by a train while pursuing muggers who had stolen her purse with her just-issued residency permit.

December 11, 2016

Kyrgyzstan holds vote to change constitution

Kyrgyzstan has held a referendum on implementing changes to the ex-Soviet Central Asian nation's constitution, including amendments to strengthen the office of prime minister.

December 11, 2016

Philippine president says he'll accept China arms offer

The Philippine president says he has decided to accept an arms deal being offered by China under concessional terms in the latest sign of cozying relations between the Asian neighbors.

December 11, 2016

IS claims killing of counterterrorism officer in Pakistan

The Islamic State group has claimed responsibility for killing a counterterrorism police officer and wounding his young son in the northwestern Pakistani city of Peshawar.

December 11, 2016

Kyrgyzstan votes on constitutional changes amid instability

Voters in Kyrgyzstan are casting ballots in a constitutional referendum that includes amendments that boost the power of prime minister — something opposition groups have criticized in the ex-Soviet Central Asian nation.

December 11, 2016

China conducts flyover of waterways near Japan, Taiwan

China has conducted a flyover of strategically important waterways near Taiwan and Japan, in what it calls a routine exercise.

December 11, 2016

South Korea indicts ex-presidential aide in scandal probe

South Korean prosecutors said Sunday that they have indicted a former senior aide to impeached President Park Geun-hye in their investigation into the massive political scandal that led to Park's downfall, local media reported.

December 11, 2016

3 Filipino soldiers killed, 17 injured in clash with militants

Three Filipino soldiers were killed and 17 others wounded in nearly two hours of fighting with about 150 Muslim militants in the south, the military said Sunday.

December 11, 2016

Defense Secretary Carter makes surprise visit to Afghanistan

U.S. defense Secretary Ash Carter is making an unannounced visit to Afghanistan to consult with military commanders and deliver a pre-holiday pep talk to U.S. troops.