Floods India floods death toll rises as heavier rains predictedRFI - Murali Krishnan The death toll from floods in north-eastern India and the northern states of Bihar and Uttar Pradesh has risen to at least 65 in the last week, with …
Science (India) India to make new bid to launch moon rocket 50 years after first landingRFI India will make a new bid to launch a landmark mission to the Moon on Monday, a week after aborting lift-off at the last minute because of a fuel …
Asia Pacific Police link bones discovery to French backpacker who disappeared in AustraliaRFI Human bones found on the Australian coast last month are believed to be those of a French backpacker who went missing near a surf beach in February, …
Protest Police, protesters clash in latest Hong Kong anti-extradition bill marchRFI Police and protesters have clashed in central Hong Kong during a march in Sha Tin district, in the latest in a month of protests against an …
Taiwan Beijing's anger boils as Taiwan's president visits New YorkRFI Beijing is furious with Washington for a second time this week after Taiwan’s president Tsai Ing-wen stopped by New York on her way to two of …
Papua New Guinea Two dozen deaths in tribal violence in Papua New GuineaRFI Twenty-four people -- including two pregnant women with their unborn children -- have died in tribal fighting in Papua New Guinea's highlands, …
Hong Kong Hong Kong protesters unconvinced by Carrie Lam's extradition claimRFI - RFI with Adam Hagan Demonstrators have rejected assurances by the city’s leader that the extradition bill will not be forced into law. The contentious legislation …
Vanuatu Sex charges dropped against sacked French ambassador to VanuatuRFI Sexual assault charges brought against France’s former ambassador to Vanuatu were dropped on Tuesday after he was fired unceremoniously for allegedly …
Asia Pacific Hong Kong protest movement lives on, even if extradition bill 'dead'RFI Hong Kong's embattled pro-Beijing leader on Tuesday said an extradition bill that sparked unprecedented political unrest "is dead". Protesters have …
Asia Pacific Hong Kong residents target Beijing-controlled railway stationRFI Tens of thousands of anti-government protesters rallied outside a controversial train station linking the territory to the Chinese mainland on …
Asia Pacific Australian 'Spy' released from North KoreaRFI An Australian student who was released after being held in North Korea had been "spying" in the reclusive country, state media said Saturday. Alek …
Xinjiang Ten years after Xinjiang riots, repression remains rifeRFI - Jan van der Made Ten years ago, the Xinjiang Autonomous Region in China erupted in riots that left 197 people dead. Since then, Beijing has increased surveillance and …
Asia Pacific Eleven die in deadly scramble on the roof of the worldRFI - Vikram Roy Nepal promised to re-write its mountaineering rules after at least 11 fatalities this spring on Mount Everest. As the climbing season came to an end, …
Rahul Gandhi Gandhi quits as head of main India opposition partyRFI Rahul Gandhi has stepped down as the head of India's main opposition Congress, party, amid fallout from poor results during recent elections that …
Hong Kong As Hong Kong violence continues, some fear Beijing will send in the tanksRFI A night of unprecedented anti-government protests on 1 July marked the 22nd anniversary of the UK return of Hong Kong to Chinese control. …
Hong Kong Beijing backs criminal probe after Hong Kong 'illegal actions'RFI China's central government on Tuesday condemned the ransacking of Hong Kong's legislature and said it backed the city authorities to investigate the …
Hong Kong Hong Kong handover anniversary marred by protestsRFI Hundreds of Hong Kong police fired tear gas and surrounded the central chamber of parliament after protesters smashed their way in and occupied the …
Asia Pacific Confrontations after rally to support Hong Kong policeRFI Angry confrontations broke out around Hong Kong's parliament Sunday as protesters supporting the city's police taunted anti-government demonstrators …
Asia Pacific China unveils more open market measures in an effort to ease trade tensionsRFI Foreign investment in gas pipelines and call centers are a few of the latest open market measures the Chinese government announced at a cabinet …
Donald Trump Trump 'proud' to step over DMZ border into North KoreaRFI US President Donald Trump says he is willing to welcome North Korean leader Kim Jong Un to Washington, as the two men held historic discussions in …
French Economy Trump, Xi agree to resume trade talksRFI US President Donald Trump said trade negotiations with China were "back on track" after "excellent" talks Saturday with his Chinese counterpart Xi …
Carlos Ghosn Macron Japan visit overshadowed by Ghosn falloutRFI French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Japan on Wednesday for bilateral talks amid strains in their alliance over the arrest of former auto …
Asia Pacific Survivors found two days after Cambodia building collapseRFI Cambodian rescuers have found two survivors in the rubble of a Chinese-funded building site, two days after the seven-story condominium under …
Asia Pacific French giant Carrefour poised to quit China with majority stake saleRFI The French supermarket giant Carrefour, Europe's largest retailer, has announced it will sell 80 percent of its China business to the leading local …
Asia Pacific International Yoga Day: a celebration of national or religious heritage?RFI - Murali Krishnan Millions in India have participated in the fifth international Yoga Day – vaunted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi as way to promote the ancient …
North Korea rolls out the red carpet for China’s Xi JinpingRFI - Jan van der Made With his visit to Pyongyang, China’s president Xi Jinping becomes the highest ever state leader received on home ground by Kim Jong-Un. It is also …
London demonstrators vent anger over Hong Kong extradition proposals [Images]RFI - Jan van der Made Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam apologised Tuesday for the political unrest that has shaken Hong Kong, but the pro-Beijing chief executive refused to bow …
Hong Kong apologizes to protesters, hints extradition bill won’t be revivedRFI Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam apologized for the China extradition bill on Tuesday after nearly two million of Hong Kongers filled the streets …
Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong leaves jail, vows to join protestsRFI Leading Hong Kong democracy activist Joshua Wong walked free from prison on Monday and vowed to join the anti-government protests which have rocked …
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