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December 10, 2016

At least 45,000 displaced after earthquake in Indonesia

At least 45,000 people have been displaced by the powerful earthquake that hit Indonesia's Aceh province, authorities said Saturday, as the government and aid agencies pooled efforts to meet the basic survival needs of shaken communities.

December 10, 2016

China says opposed to unilateral sanctions on North Korea

China's chief negotiator on North Korea's nuclear program says Beijing remains opposed to unilateral sanctions against the Pyongyang regime taken without the approval of the U.N.

December 10, 2016

2 runners dead after collapsing in China half-marathon

Organizers of a half-marathon in southern China say two runners collapsed and later died during the event.

December 10, 2016

2 runners die after collapsing in China half-marathon

Organizers of a half-marathon in southern China say two runners collapsed and later died during the event.

December 10, 2016

Who's next? A look at South Korean presidential contenders

Fresh off impeachment, South Korean President Park Geun-hye's days in office may be numbered.

December 10, 2016

At least 45,000 homeless after Aceh quake in Indonesia

At least 45,000 people have been displaced by the powerful earthquake that hit Indonesia's Aceh province, authorities said Saturday, as the government and aid agencies pooled efforts to meet the basic survival needs of shaken communities.

December 10, 2016

Assad relies on foreign fighters in push to retake Aleppo

Syria's President Bashar Assad is on the verge of recapturing all of Aleppo from rebels, but the victory won't be his alone.

December 10, 2016

China opens investigation into slaughter of rare sea turtle

Authorities in southern China have opened an investigation into the slaughter and sale of a protected leatherback sea turtle by local fishermen, media reported Saturday.

December 10, 2016

South Korean president faces possible last day in power

South Korean President Park Geun-hye entered what could be her last day in power Friday, as lawmakers geared up for what's widely expected to be a successful impeachment vote amid a corruption scandal that has left her isolated and loathed.

December 10, 2016

At least 43,000 homeless after Aceh quake in Indonesia

At least 43,000 people have been displaced by the powerful earthquake that hit Indonesia's Aceh province, authorities said Saturday, as the government and aid agencies pooled efforts to meet the basic survival needs of shaken communities.