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November 29, 2016

Sri Lanka leader asks Trump's help to drop war crime charges

Sri Lanka's president says he is seeking the support of President-elect Donald Trump to free his country's troops from war crimes allegations by the U.N.

November 29, 2016

New Pakistan army chief faces tensions with Kabul, India

The new head of Pakistan's army takes over Tuesday as tensions have jumped with arch-rival India over disputed Kashmir and as ties with Afghanistan remain rocky.

November 29, 2016

Thailand's parliament starts process of naming new king

Thailand's parliament has started the process of naming Crown Prince Vajiralongkorn the new king following the death of his father, Bhumibol Adulyadej, last month.

November 29, 2016

South Korean leader plans announcement amid impeachment push

The embattled South Korean president announced Tuesday that she would make a public announcement amid a push by lawmakers for impeachment and growing public calls for her resignation.

November 29, 2016

Samsung to increase dividends, review corporate structure

Samsung Electronics says it will increase shareholder returns following calls to reform its governance structure.

November 29, 2016

Malaysian reform group leader freed after 10-day detention

The head of Malaysian electoral reform group Bersih, which led a mass anti-government rally this month, has been freed after being held for 10 days without trial under a security law meant for terrorists.

November 29, 2016

Coca-Cola No. 1 in Japan with drinks galore, but not Coke

Coca-Cola has been the No.

November 29, 2016

North Korea calls 3-day mourning period for Castro

North Korea is observing a three-day period of mourning for Fidel Castro, seen by the North as a rare comrade-in-arms against the common enemy of the United States.

November 28, 2016

Indonesia arrests militants in Myanmar Embassy plot

Indonesia's anti-terror squad has arrested two militants who allegedly planned to attack prominent places in the country's capital, including the Myanmar Embassy.

November 28, 2016

UN Security Council set to approve new NKorea sanctions

Diplomats say the U.N.