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November 17, 2016

Turks in Pakistan challenge their expulsion order in court

Pakistan's order for 400 Turkish nationals to leave the country within 72 hours is being challenged in court.

November 17, 2016

Sri Lankan official dodges UN questions over alleged torture

A United Nations committee that monitors acts of torture in member countries has grilled a Sri Lankan intelligence chief over the alleged abuse of detainees during the country's civil war.

November 17, 2016

Indian police suspend 2 officers for fake Everest claim

Two police officers — a husband and wife — have been suspended in India for falsely claiming they scaled Mount Everest in Nepal in May.

November 17, 2016

Cambodian court convicts opposition senator of defamation

A Cambodian court has sentenced an opposition lawmaker in absentia to 18 months in prison for suggesting the authorities were involved in the July killing of a popular political analyst who spoke critically of the government.

November 17, 2016

Afghan officials say suicide bomber kills 4 in Kabul

Afghan security officials have confirmed that at least four security forces were killed when their vehicle was attacked by a suicide bomber in the capital Kabul.

November 17, 2016

S. Korean lawmakers pass law on independent probe of Park

South Korea's parliament has passed a law that would allow a special prosecutor to investigate a corruption scandal threatening the presidency of Park Geun-hye.

November 17, 2016

Taiwanese protest for, against same-sex marriage bill

Thousands of Taiwanese have protested outside the legislature for and against a bill that could make it the first place in Asia to legalize same-sex marriage.

November 17, 2016

Malaysian group to hold anti-Najib rally despite ban

Malaysian pro-democracy activists have vowed to go ahead with a massive rally this weekend to demand Prime Minister Najib Razak's resignation over a financial scandal despite a police ban and fears of clashes with a pro-government group.

November 17, 2016

Prince William urges Vietnam to step up anti-wildlife trade

Britain's Prince William on Wednesday urged Vietnamese leaders to step up the fight against trafficking in wildlife species, the main theme of his first visit to the communist country.

November 17, 2016

Trump's future role looms over Asia-Pacific summit in Peru

Donald Trump will be on the minds of world leaders as they gather for an Asia-Pacific trade summit.