China lowers flag, tightens security for funeral of economic reformer Zhu Rongji
BEIJING, Aug 18 (Reuters) - China consigned to the flames on Tuesday the body of former Premier Zhu Rongji, and…
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admin Indonesian court begins trial of daycare staffers in alleged child abuse case
YOGYAKARTA, Indonesia, Aug 18 (Reuters) - An Indonesian court began a trial on Tuesday for 11 daycare staffers alleged to…
Two students dead in Philippines school shooting including gunman, officials say
MANILA, Aug 18 (Reuters) - Two students were killed in a shooting at a high school in the southern Philippines…
Taiwan president says record defence spending is investment in peace
TAIPEI, Aug 17 (Reuters) - Taiwan is determined to strengthen its defences as an investment in peace, President Lai Ching-te…
Hayden Panettiere, ‘Heroes’ and ‘Nashville’ actress, dies at 36, US media reports
Aug 16 (Reuters) - American actress Hayden Panettiere, known for her roles in TV shows such as "Nashville" and "Heroes,"…
South Korea landslide kills one as heavy rains sweep southern areas, media reports
SEOUL, Aug 17 (Reuters) - A landslide in South Korea killed one person and injured three, media reports said on…
Trump instructs Pentagon to reduce military exercises with South Korea
Aug 16 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday he had instructed the Pentagon to substantially reduce joint…
Israel strikes Lebanon as US preps fresh Iran sanctions package
Lebanon saw its deadliest day of fighting in months, heaping pressure on stalled U.S.-Iran negotiati...
Wildberries depot ablaze near Moscow as drone downed in Romania
A Wildberries warehouse near Moscow caught fire after a Ukrainian drone strike, the regional governo...
Four Antonello da Messina works stolen in Renaissance painter’s hometown
MILAN, Aug 16 (Reuters) - Four artworks by 15th century painter Antonello da Messina have been stolen overnight from the…