Mattis Calls For 'Denuclearization Of Korean Peninsula'
Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis is meeting with officials in South Korea to discuss the ongoing threat posed by North Korea's nuclear program.
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Thailand Cremates King Bhumibol Adulyadej After Year Of Mourning
A year after Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej died, he was cremated as part of an elaborate send-off. Bhumibol Adulyadej was the world's longest reigning monarch and 88 at the time of his death.
Tillerson Visit Highlights India's Evolving Relationship With U.S.
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson emphasized India's role in Afghanistan and as a hedge against China. But some experts warn that predicating U.S.-Indian relations on checking China may be unrealistic.
Wake Up, Sleepy Ikea Shoppers!
In China, customers like to take naps on the sofas and beds. Ikea is trying to stop that. So is a Chinese comic — who this month posted videos in which he awakened the nappers.
Arrest Warrant Issued For Ousted Pakistani Prime Minister
Nawaz Sharif, who pled not guilty before an anti-corruption court to charges of money laundering and related crimes, has failed to appear for a hearing.
Mourners In Thailand Pay Final Respects To Thai King
Lines of mourners gathered to pay respects to King Bhumibol Adulyadej, who died last year at the age of 88. He will be cremated on Thursday after 5 days of funeral rites.
Royal Cremation In Thailand To End Year Of Mourning For Beloved King
King Bhumibol Adulyadej, who was the world's longest-reigning living monarch when he died last year at the age of 88, will be cremated in an elaborate ceremony in Bangkok today.
Among China's New Leaders, The One Person Missing Is A Clear Successor To Xi Jinping
On Wednesday, China unveiled its new leadership lineup for the next five years. "Evidently part of the new era is to leave open the question of successors," says political scientist Brantly Womack.
In China, President Xi Jinping Unveils Country's Leaders For The Next Five Years
China's most powerful leader in years began a second term today, renewing the Chinese communist party's ambition to lead the nation to wealth, power and modernity by mid-century. But when Chinese President Xi Jinping unveiled the party's new leadership lineup this morning, one person was missing: a potential successor to Xi.
With Mattis Trip To Philippines, Reminders Of Waning U.S. Influence In Region
Soon after Defense Secretary Jim Mattis arrived, Manila announced the end of an ISIS-inspired insurgency in Marawi. But there was no mention of significant U.S. support in the months-long operation.