China's economy has slowed for a seventh quarter as problems in Europe and the US…
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Eight killed in attacks on Baghdad Shia districts
At least eight people have been killed in car bomb and mortar attacks in predominantly…
Taiwan hospital fire kills 12 elderly residents
An early morning fire at a hospital in southern Taiwan has killed 12 patients and…
South Korea officials visit islands disputed with Japan
South Korean politicians have visited a group of disputed islands despite a warning from Japan…
Unstaffed drone refuelling test ‘successful’
Two unmanned drones were able to fly close enough together for an automated refuel to…
Kuwait Emir al-Sabah dissolves parliament
Kuwaiti Emir Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmad al-Sabah has dissolved the country's parliament, paving the way for…
Yemen ‘foils attack’ at air base used by US
Yemeni officials say they have foiled an attack on a southern air base used by…
South Korea expands ballistic missile system range
South Korea has announced a deal with the US to almost triple the range of…
Two charged over Lt-Gen Kuldeep Singh Brar stabbing
Lt-Gen Kuldeep Singh Brar led a raid on Sikhism's holiest shrine which saw hundreds die
World Bank lowers China forecast amid growth concerns
The World Bank has lowered its growth forecast for China citing weak demand for its…