Islamist Militants Kill 16 in Attack in Philippines
MANILA (DPA) — Sixteen people were killed Monday in an attack by suspected Islamic militants while on their way to celebrate the end of the holy month of Ramadan in the southern Philippines, the military said.
Thousands Protest Ahead of Philippine President's Annual Address
MANILA (DPA) — Thousands of protesters took to the streets in the Philippine capital on Monday, police said, ahead of President Benigno Aquino's annual state of the nation address.
Rakhine Buddhists Oppose Return of Doctors Without Borders
YANGON (DPA) - Buddhists in western Myanmar oppose the government's decision to allow international aid group Doctors Without Borders (MSF) to resume working in Rakhine state, reports said Sunday.
Nepali Women Climb K2 For The First Time
KATHMANDU (DPA) - Three Nepali women have successfully climbed K2, the world's second-highest mountain and considered to be the most difficult, expedition sponsors said Sunday.
Israel Resumes Gaza Military Offensive After Hamas Rocket Attacks
By Ofira Koopmans and Saud Abu Ramadan
Philippine Population Hits 100 Million
MANILA (DPA) - The Philippines' population reached an estimated 100 million Sunday, a milestone that officials said illustrated the need to provide basic services for more people.
EU Sanctions Top Russian Intelligence Officials Over Ukraine Conflict
By dpa correspondents
12-Hour Humanitarian Ceasefire Announced As Gaza Death Toll Hits 865
By dpa correspondents
Sri Lanka Elephant Populations Under Pressure From Tourism Drive
By Anthony David
China Executes Japanese Man For Drug Trafficking
BEIJING (DPA) — China executed a Japanese man on Friday after he was convicted of drug trafficking in the north-eastern port of Dalian.
