North Korea Blasts US Human Rights Conference
BANGKOK (DPA) - A North Korean ambassador criticized a conference on Pyongyang's human rights record that was scheduled to begin Tuesday in Washington, calling it a "hostile act," news reports said.
Egypt Strikes Libya Militants, Calls for International Support
CAIRO (DPA) - Egypt on Monday called for international support as its air force hit Libyan militants loyal to Islamic State in response to the beheading of 21 Egyptian Christians.
Danish Police Arrest 2 Men Linked to Copenhagen Gunman
COPENHAGEN (DPA) - Danish police have arrested two men on suspicion of aiding the gunman who carried out shooting attacks in Copenhagen at the weekend, investigators said on Monday.
Singapore Prime Minister Recovering From Prostate Surgery
SINGAPORE (DPA) - Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong underwent surgery to remove his prostate gland and was expected to make a full recovery, his office said Monday.
Myanmar Says 26 Rebels Killed in Clashes Near Chinese Border
YANGON (DPA) - Myanmar troops killed at least 26 rebels near the Chinese border in accelerated fighting following recent heavy government casualties, state media reported Monday.
Copenhagen Shootings Likely "Inspired" by Paris Attacks
COPENHAGEN (DPA) - The gunman who killed two people in attacks at an event promoting free speech and on a Copenhagen synagogue was likely "inspired" by last month's massacre at the offices of Charlie Hebdo in Paris, Danish police said Sunday.
Police Cancel German Carnival Procession Over Terror Threat
HANOVER, GERMANY (DPA) - Police in the northern German city of Braunschweig cancelled the annual carnival procession shortly before it was due to begin on Sunday over fears of a terrorist attack.
More than 100 whales died in New Zealand
About three dozen pilot whales are refloated and heading out to sea, after surviving a mass stranding of nearly 200 whales on Friday.
Vietnamese Director Urges Filmmakers Not to Fear Censors
By Andrew McCathie
Clashes with rebels in northern Myanmar leave 47 soldiers dead
Myanmar troops clash with rebels in Shan State leaving 47 soldiers dead this week.
