Southeast Asian countries retract statement expressing concerns on South China Sea
KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) – Southeast Asian countries withdrew a statement that expressed the region’s deep concerns over tension in the South China Sea, where China is involved in protracted territorial disputes with some of its neighbors.
China says Dalai Lama-Obama meeting will damage bilateral ties
BEIJING (Reuters) – China has lodged diplomatic representations with the United States over a planned meeting between U.S. President Barack Obama and the Dalai Lama at the White House on Wednesday saying it would damage Chinese-U.S. ties, the Foreign M…
China says vessel reported to have entered Japan waters acted legally
BEIJING (Reuters) – A Chinese naval vessel reported to have entered Japanese waters on Wednesday was acting according to international law and the principle of freedom of navigation, the Chinese Defence Ministry said.
Coalition air strikes, Turkish artillery kill 10 Islamic State militants in Syria: sources
DIYARBAKIR, Turkey (Reuters) – Ten Islamic State militants were killed in northern Syria by coalition air strikes and cross-border artillery fire from Turkey, military sources said on Wednesday.
Betting odds indicate 62 percent probability of In result in Britain’s EU vote: Betfair
LONDON (Reuters) – Betting odds indicate the implied probability of a British vote to stay in the European Union is 62 percent, according to Betfair.
Australia grants early release to prisoner convicted in China
SYDNEY (Reuters) – An Australian entrepreneur convicted of financial crimes in China and transferred to Australia to serve the remainder of his 11-and-a-half year sentence is being granted early release, Australia’s justice minister said on Wednesday.
Tokyo governor quits over scandal, second since winning Olympics
TOKYO (Reuters) – Tokyo Governor Yoichi Masuzoe resigned on Wednesday after coming under fire for misuse of tax money, including spending on family trips and artwork, the latest embarrassment as the Japanese capital prepares to host the 2020 Olympics.
Thai military cadets drilled for role on constitution referendum day
BANGKOK (Reuters) – Preparations by Thailand’s junta for a referendum in August over a new constitution that critics fear will entrench the military’s influence were stepped up on Wednesday as military cadets were shown what do at polling stations on t…
Former Thai PM Yingluck wows fans but remains divisive figure
PHRAE/BANGKOK, Thailand (Reuters) – When former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra arrived in this sleepy corner of northern Thailand and flashed her familiar smile, waiting supporters gasped and spoke of a political revival.
Japan says Chinese surveillance vessel entered its waters
TOKYO (Reuters) – A Chinese navy reconnaissance vessel briefly entered Japan’s territorial waters early Wednesday off the southwestern prefecture of Kagoshima, a Japanese government spokesman said.
