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ASIA PACIFIC

Oct 19, 2016

Vietnam backs U.S. military intervention in region

Vietnam supports U.S. "intervention" in the Asia-Pacific if it helps keep peace and stability, the defense ministry has said, in a timely endorsement of a continued U.S. presence amid uncertainty over Washington's faltering "pivot."

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ASIA PACIFIC / Politics

Oct 19, 2016

Hong Kong legislators walk out to prevent swearing-in of independence activists

Dozens of pro-Beijing lawmakers walked out of the Hong Kong legislature on Wednesday to prevent the swearing-in of two pro-independence activists, setting the scene for a new constitutional crisis in the Chinese-controlled city.

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ASIA PACIFIC

Oct 18, 2016

Duterte praises China's 'good, sound policies' as pivotal visit begins

By Alastair Wanklyn

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was heading to China late Tuesday for a visit that was set to upend relations in the region and possibly throw a security challenge to Japan, which he is due to visit next.

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ASIA PACIFIC / Politics

Oct 18, 2016

China's real 'House of Cards': TV series unveils corruption excesses

By Ting Shi

Chinese state television is airing a documentary series on President Xi Jinping's signature anti-corruption campaign in prime time this week, unveiling new footage and salacious details of high-profile corruption cases ahead of a key Communist Party meeting.

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ASIA PACIFIC

Oct 18, 2016

Despite failures, North Korea could field midrange missile by next year: U.S. expert

By Jesse Johnson

North Korea could have an operational intermediate-range ballistic missile by next year, an analysis by the influential 38 North website said Monday.

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ASIA PACIFIC / Politics

Oct 18, 2016

Americans in Philippines jittery as Duterte rails against United States

In a bar along the Philippines' Subic Bay owned by an American military veteran, the main topic of conversation is not the upcoming U.S. election despite the Donald Trump coffee mugs, photographs and caps on display.

ASIA PACIFIC

Oct 18, 2016

Malaysia on alert as Mosul offensive stokes fears of militant influx

Malaysia has stepped up security at its borders in case Malaysian militant fighters try to return home after Iraqi forces launched a major offensive to take back the Islamic State stronghold of Mosul, deputy prime minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said on Tuesday.

ASIA PACIFIC / Politics

Oct 17, 2016

Thai king's death reportedly won't delay election

The death of Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej will not affect plans to hold a general election in 2017, media reported Monday, dismissing speculation that the military government would delay the poll as the country enters a year of mourning.

ASIA PACIFIC / Crime & Legal

Oct 17, 2016

Chinese official who hoarded cash convicted of graft

A former senior Chinese energy official found to have more than 200 million yuan ($29.99 million) in cash at his home has been given a suspended death penalty after being found guilty of corruption, state news agency Xinhua said Monday.

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ASIA PACIFIC / FOCUS

Oct 17, 2016

International Criminal Court puts Duterte on notice as critics begin to speak up

By Alastair Wanklyn

The International Criminal Court has fired a warning shot over allegations of extrajudicial killings in the Philippines' bloody drugs war at a time when critics in Manila have also begun speaking up.

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ASIA PACIFIC / Politics / FOCUS

Oct 17, 2016

Duterte visit to Beijing likely to be heavy on business talks, light on South China Sea

By Andreo Calonzo

Before he was elected president, Philippine leader Rodrigo Duterte promised to use a jet ski to reclaim a disputed reef seized by China. Since taking office in June, he has extended the hand of friendship.

ASIA PACIFIC

Oct 16, 2016

Philippine leader says will raise South China Sea arbitration case with Beijing, won't bargain

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said on Sunday he would raise a controversial arbitral ruling on the South China Sea with China's leaders, and vowed not to surrender any sovereignty or deviate from the July award by the tribunal in The Hague.

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