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September 27, 2016

China's Wanda Group in talks to buy Dick Clark Productions

China's Dalian Wanda Group is in talks to buy Dick Clark Productions, the TV company that produces the Golden Globes and the ...

September 27, 2016

US looks to accelerate deployment of SKorea missile defense

The U.S. intends to deploy a missile defense system in South Korea "as soon as possible" to counter the threat from North ...

September 27, 2016

Pence breaks with Trump, says humans affect climate change

Donald Trump's running mate is breaking with the Republican nominee's claim that climate change is not the result of human ...

September 27, 2016

IIHF slightly upgrades odds NHL players will be in Olympics

International Ice Hockey Federation President Rene Fasel feels better about the chances of having NHL players compete at the ...

September 27, 2016

Asian stock markets turn lower after Wall Street gains

Major Asian stock markets were lower Wednesday after investors were reassured by trade-friendly Hillary Clinton's performance ...

September 27, 2016

Massive typhoon hits eastern China, Taiwan, killing 5

A massive typhoon left one person dead in eastern China on Wednesday, a day after killing four and injuring 260 in Taiwan.

September 27, 2016

Responding to Trump, China says committed to Korea stability

China said Tuesday it is making every effort to ensure stability on the Korean Peninsula, responding to implications from U.S

September 26, 2016

ADB says developing Asian economies are holding steady

Developing economies in Asia are holding steady and will grow at the earlier forecast rate of 5.7 percent this year and next, ...

September 26, 2016

Amid tensions, Japan navy chief wants exchanges with China

Japan's top naval officer said Monday he is open to resuming engagement with China's navy despite strong concerns about ...

September 26, 2016

Chinese firm charged with plotting to evade NKorea sanctions

The Justice Department on Monday unsealed criminal charges against a China-based company and four of its executives for ...

September 26, 2016

Poachers target rare bird's 'ivory' beak in Southeast Asia

Some call it "ivory on wings," part of the bill of a critically endangered bird in Southeast Asia that is sought by poachers ...

September 25, 2016

Asian stocks mostly lower ahead of US presidential debate

Asian shares were mostly lower Monday as market attention turned from action from central banks to the U.S.

September 25, 2016

China begins operating world's largest radio telescope

The world's largest radio telescope began searching for signals from stars and galaxies and, perhaps, extraterrestrial life ...

September 24, 2016

12 hurt when bus carrying Chinese teens crashes by Yosemite

The California Highway Patrol said 12 people were injured when a tour bus carrying Chinese teens struck a tree near Yosemite ...

September 24, 2016

Chinese superstar Lang Lang playing Boston Symphony opener

A classical music superstar from China is helping the Boston Symphony Orchestra kick off its new season this weekend.

September 23, 2016

Laos promises to phase out tiger farms: Conservation groups

Laos has promised to phase out farms that breed endangered tigers for their body parts, a positive step from a country ...

September 23, 2016

India trying diplomacy in dealing with rival Pakistan

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has long been known for his hard-line stance on Pakistan. It was a major part of the ...

September 22, 2016

Dalian Wanda, Sony to partner on multiple big-budget movies

China's Dalian Wanda Group and Sony Pictures Entertainment Motion Picture Group have formed a partnership to cooperate on ...

September 22, 2016

China sentences activist lawyer to 12 years on fraud charges

A Chinese lawyer who defended activists and others involved in politically sensitive cases was sentenced to 12 years in ...