Police Identify Malaysian Militant Suicide Bomber in Syria
KUALA LUMPUR (DPA) — Police have identified a Malaysian Islamic State jihadist who carried out a suicide attack on a Syrian government military base, a news report said Tuesday.
Sperm Whale Beaching Mystifies Experts in Australia
SYDNEY (DPA) — Seven sperm whales beached themselves on a remote South Australian beach Monday, a report said.
Typhoon Leaves At Least 4 Dead, Millions Without Power in Philippines
MANILA (DPA) - At least four people were killed and millions left in darkness in the Philippines as typhoon Hagupit knocked out electric power and flattened homes, officials said Sunday.
Typhoon Hagupit Gets Stronger As It Moves Closer to Philippines
By Girlie Linao
Hong Kong Protest Leaders Report to Police
By Joanna Chiu
North Korea Bans Naming Children After Leader
SEOUL (DPA) – North Korea has banned its citizens from naming their children after the leader Kim Jong Un in an attempt to defend his authority, a media report said Wednesday.
Taiwanese President Steps Down As Ruling Party Chairman
TAIPEI (DPA) - Taiwanese President Ma Ying-jeou has told his ruling party that he will resign as chairman to shoulder blame for the its failure in local elections, state media said Tuesday.
Myanmar Parliament To Consider Interfaith Marriage Bill
YANGON (DPA) — Four controversial bills, including one to restrict interfaith marriage, have been submitted to parliament in Myanmar for debate and a vote, state media reported Monday.
Human Rights Watch: Thailand Unending Repression 6 Months Post-Coup
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