Iran angry over U.S. sanctions, nuclear talks interrupted
(Rs) – Iran’s anger over a new U.S. sanctions measure may have been behind its move to interrupt talks with world powers over how to...
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North Korea executes leader’s powerful uncle in rare public purge
By Jack Kim and David Chance North Korea has executed the powerful uncle of young leader Kim Jong Un, state media said on Friday, the...
Suicide bomber attacks German troops near Kabul airport
A suicide bomber attacked a convoy of German troops near the international airport in the Afghan capital, Kabul, on Wednesday, a military official said, but...
Chinese hackers spied on Europeans before G20 meeting claims FireEye
Chinese hackers eavesdropped on the computers of five European foreign ministries before last September’s G20 Summit, which was dominated by the Syrian crisis, according to...
Singapore hit by rare outbreak of rioting
A crowd set fire to vehicles and clashed with police in the Indian district of Singapore late on Sunday, in a rare outbreak of rioting...
Biden calls for trust with China amid airspace dispute
By Ben Blanchard and Michael Martina U.S. Vice President Joe Biden said on Wednesday that relations between Washington and Beijing had to be based on...
Thai government says protest leader must surrender, no talks
By Pairat Temphairojana and Jutarat Skulpichetrat The Thai government said on Wednesday the leader of violent protests aimed at ousting the prime minister should surrender...
Thai government defuses confrontation, protest leader says not over
By Panarat Thepgumpanat Thailand’s government ordered police on Tuesday to stop confronting protesters demanding the resignation of the prime minister, raising hopes that days of...
Ukraine leader heads to China, leaving turmoil at home (updated)
By Natalia Zinets and Pavel Polityuk Embattled Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovich flew to China on Tuesday with his government facing uproar in parliament and turmoil...
North Korean power behind the throne believed dismissed (updated)
By Jack Kim and Ju-min Park North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is believed to have dismissed a powerful uncle, a man key to his...
