Vietnam, China Ministers Discuss Sea Spat Over Phone
HANOI (DPA) — Foreign ministers from Vietnam and China held discussions over recent deadly protests sparked by the placing of a Chinese oil rig in disputed waters, local media reported Friday.
Counting Begins in Indian Elections
NEW DELHI (DPA) — Counting began Friday of some 550 million votes cast in India's five-week-long general elections.
Chinese General Says Beijing Won't Give "An Inch" Over Drill Site
WASHINGTON (DPA) — China's military chief said Thursday that the country would not concede any ground in the ongoing territory disputes in the South China Sea.
Counting Begins in Indian Elections
NEW DELHI (DPA) — Counting began Friday of some 550 million votes cast in India's five-week-long general elections.
Vietnam Blames “Bad Elements” For Anti-China Protests
HANOI (DPA) — The Vietnamese government Thursday blamed "bad elements" for anti-China protests across the country over the last few days, which left one Chinese worker dead.
Chinese Worker Killed During Anti-China Protest in Vietnam
HANOI (DPA) — A Chinese worker has been killed after anti-China protests turned violent at a Taiwanese-owned steel mill in central Vietnam, a local official said Thursday.
Captain, 3 Crew of South Korean Ferry Charged With Homicide
SEOUL (DPA) — Homicide charges have been brought against the captain and three crew members of the South Korean ferry that sank last month with the loss of hundreds of passengers, South Korean media reported Thursday.
Malaysian Premier Calls for Aviation Reforms After MH370 Tragedy
KUALA LUMPUR (DPA) — Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak called for reforms in the global aviation industry Wednesday after the disappearance of commerical jetliner more than two months ago.
Taiwanese Say Factories Damaged in Vietnam's Anti-China Protest
TAIPEI (DPA) — Taiwan summoned the Vietnamese ambassador Wednesday over damage to Taiwanese business properties in southern Vietnam during anti-China demonstrations this week.
Indian Markets Hit Record Highs As Exit Polls Predict Modi Win
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