December 1, 2016 Russian supply ship launched to International Space Station An unmanned Russian cargo ship has blasted off with a fresh load of supplies to the International Space Station.
December 1, 2016 Preparations set for Thai prince to succeed to throne Thailand is preparing to welcome a new king with final arrangements scheduled to formalize the accession of Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn to the throne.
December 1, 2016 Foreign governments warn citizens about Indonesia protest Foreign governments are warning citizens in Indonesia to stay away from central Jakarta ahead of a huge rally against the capital's minority Christian governor.
December 1, 2016 Cambodian court jails former envoy to South Korea for graft A court has sentenced a former Cambodian ambassador to South Korea to five years in prison on charges of corruption and abuse of power.
December 1, 2016 Thailand's new king faces challenges national and personal Thailand's new King Rama X is the tenth in a dynasty that dates back to 1782, but he will be judged by how he measures up to his revered father, who steadily steered his country into modern times in a 70-year reign.
December 1, 2016 Germany takes G-20 chair, Merkel condemns protectionism Germany has taken over the presidency of the Group of 20 world powers, with Chancellor Angela Merkel insisting protectionism isn't the answer to fears about globalization.
December 1, 2016 South Korean leader makes rare public appearance as scandals threaten presidency South Korea's embattled president on Thursday made an emotional first appearance among her citizens since an escalating scandal exposed her links to million-dollar extortion, a cult leader who served as a personal mentor, and her government's mass purchases of Viagra and similar drugs.
December 1, 2016 Pakistan welcomes Trump's role in solving issues with India Pakistan's Foreign Ministry spokesman says Pakistan welcomes U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's willingness to play a role in resolving its outstanding problems with New Delhi.
December 1, 2016 Pakistan welcomes Trump's overtures to 'amazing' country Pakistan's Foreign Ministry is saying that Islamabad welcomes U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's overtures, saying that Trump told Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif that Pakistan is "amazing" and its citizens are "one of the most intelligent people."
December 1, 2016 SKorean police say man burns late dictator's home South Korean police say they have detained a man suspected of setting fire to the birthplace of late military dictator Park Chung-hee, the father of current President Park Geun-hye.
