20 killed After Heavy Rainfall Across China Causes Accidents
BEIJING (DPA) — Eighteen people were killed and three injured Sunday when a factory wall collapsed as a result of heavy rainfall in the eastern Chinese city of Qingdao, state media reported.
ASEAN Summit Focuses on South China Sea Tensions
By Peter Janssen (DPA)
Chinese Woman Begins Ascent to Redeem Everest Climbing Season
KATHMANDU (DPA) — A Chinese woman was on her way up Mount Everest, in the first attempt to reach the summit after expeditions were called off following a deadly avalanche, officials said Sunday.
Myanmar Stresses China's Peaceful Rise to Regional Leadership
NAYPYITAW (DPA) — Myanmar officials highlighted the importance of China's peaceful rise in the region on Saturday ahead of the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit.
Indonesian Opposition Party Wins Parliamentary Vote
By Ahmad Pathoni (DPA)
Indonesia to Announce Parliamentary Election Results
JAKARTA (DPA) — Indonesia's election commission was to announce the results of last month's parliamentary elections late Friday, an official said.
Defendants Plead Not Guilty in Historic Hong Kong Corruption Trial
Hong Kong (DPA) — Hong Kong's former number two government official and the billionaire brothers who run one of the world's largest real estate firms pleaded not guilty at the opening of the city's biggest-ever corruption case Thursday.
China Detains Prominent Journalist on State Secrets Charges
By Bill Smith (DPA)
South Korea Arrests Owner of Sunken Ferry Operator
SEOUL (DPA) — Authorities have arrested the head of the company operating the ferry that sank off South Korea in April leaving more than 300 dead or missing, a news report said.
Six Months On, Haiyan Survivors Forge Ahead
By Girlie Linao (DPA)
