Injuries Reported During Railway Protest in Southwest China
Officials say 38 civilians and more than 30 police were injured during a protest in China’s Sichuan province.
Fighting in South Sudan Condemned by UN
The United Nations Security Council has condemned fighting in two northern states in South Sudan.
US Coalition Targets Islamic State Group in Ramadi
A coalition led by the United States has increased airstrikes targeting Islamic state militants in the city of Ramadi.
US Considering Action in South China Sea
United States officials say the Defense Department is considering sending military ships and aircraft to test Chinese claims in the South China Sea.
India’s Modi Seeks Closer Ties During China Visit
Chinese President Xi Jinping welcomed Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi Thursday to his family’s hometown of Xi’an.
Taliban Attack on Kabul Hotel Kills 14
The Taliban said it carried out a deadly attack on a hotel in Kabul Wednesday night.
Migrant Boat Seen off Thailand Coast
Another stranded boat holding hundreds of migrants has been seen off the coast of Thailand.
Southeast Asian Nations Refuse Calls to Rescue Migrants
Thousands of Bangladeshis and ethnic Rohingya from Myanmar remain stranded on boats off the coasts of Thailand, Indonesia and Malaysia.
Gunmen Enter Guest House in Kabul
Gunmen stormed a guesthouse in Afghanistan during a party for foreigners, killing five, including an American citizen.
North Korean Defense Minister Reportedly Executed
South Korean intelligence officials said Wednesday that North Korea executed its Armed Forces Minister, Hyon Yong Chol, late last month.