South Korea to increase radiation testing of Japanese food
South Korea said on Wednesday it will double the radiation testing of some Japanese food exports due to potential contamination from the tsunami-damaged Fukushima nuclear...
U.S. envoy Biegun says will focus on North Korea denuclearization, not take up Russian post
U.S. envoy on North Korea Stephen Biegun said on Wednesday he will not take up the post of ambassador to Russia but will remain focused...
U.S. commander says cracks in Asian alliances a worry amid North Korea, China threats
The commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps said on Wednesday any crack in alliances in Asia that helped counter threats from North Korea and China...
U.S. envoy Biegun turns down Russia post to focus on North Korea denuclearization
U.S. Special Representative for North Korea Stephen Biegun said on Wednesday he will not take up the post of ambassador to Russia in order to...
Tropical storm Chantal forms over far North Atlantic: NHC
Tropical storm Chantal was forming over the far North Atlantic, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) said on Tuesday....
Dominican’s largest drug trafficking gang dismantled after raids, says prosecutor
The Dominican Republic’s top prosecutor said on Tuesday that the Caribbean nation’s largest drug trafficking gang has been dismantled, a group that allegedly used two...
Thai firefighter finds solace in snake catching
Firefighters spend more time catching snakes than putting out fires in Bangkok, according to a study in Thailand. One firefighter in particular prefers to wrangle...
Britain extremely concerned by reports HK consulate worker held in China
Britain said on Tuesday it was “extremely concerned” by reports that a staff member at the consulate in its former colony of Hong Kong had...
Australia says it will join U.S.-led defense effort in Strait of Hormuz
Australia will join the United States in a coalition of countries protecting oil tankers and cargo ships from threats posed by Iran in the Strait...
Wife of ex-president of Honduras convicted in corruption case
A Honduran court convicted the wife of former President Porfirio Lobo on graft charges, including siphoning funds from programs designed to help poor children, a...