December 5, 2016 S. Korea enters crucial week with impeachment vote on Park South Korea is entering potentially one of the most momentous weeks in its recent political history, with impeachment looming for President Park Geun-hye as ruling party dissenters align with the opposition in a strengthening effort to force her out.
December 5, 2016 Carter confident his successor will be ready to take command U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter says he believes his designated successor, if confirmed by the Senate as expected, will quickly have command of the office's responsibilities.
December 5, 2016 Afghan official: Roadside bombing kills 4 civilians An Afghan official says at least four civilians were killed when their vehicle struck a roadside bomb in eastern Paktika province.
December 5, 2016 Pakistani police say hotel fire kills 11 in Karachi A massive fire swept through a four-star hotel in the southern port city of Karachi on Monday, killing at least 11 people, officials said.
December 5, 2016 Tamil Nadu leader Jayalalitha suffers heart attack The popular leader of India's southern Tamil Nadu state was in critical condition Monday morning after suffering a heart attack, the hospital said.
December 5, 2016 Indian, Afghan leaders urge end to terror support The leaders of India and Afghanistan have urged countries in their region to stop supporting armed militants.
December 5, 2016 Philippine vice president to quit Cabinet, stay on as VP The Philippine vice president says she will resign her Cabinet post, citing "major differences in principles and values" with President Rodrigo Duterte and an unspecified plot to remove her from the vice presidency.
December 5, 2016 Recent developments surrounding the South China Sea A look at recent developments in the South China Sea, where China is pitted against smaller neighbors in multiple disputes over islands, coral reefs and lagoons in waters crucial for global commerce and rich in fish and potential oil and gas reserves: ___ EDITOR'S NOTE: This is a weekly look at the latest key developments in the South China Sea, home to several territorial conflicts that have raised tensions in the region.
December 5, 2016 New cross-border stock link widens access to China's Nasdaq Trading began Monday on a new cross-border stock link between Hong Kong and the neighboring Chinese city of Shenzhen, widening access to China's markets for global investors.
December 5, 2016 Hong Kong tycoon Li offers $5.4B for Australia energy firm Australian energy company Duet Group says it's considering a multibillion dollar takeover offer from the infrastructure arm of Hong Kong tycoon Li Ka-shing's business empire.
