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Tribunal rules against Beijing in South China Sea dispute
12 Jul 2016
In a scathing judgement that has predictably angered China, the Hague tribunal said there was no legal basis for Beijing’s claim of historic rights to the South China Sea, and its artificial islands were harming the environment
Kashmir violence continues, toll rises to 23
11 Jul 2016
At least 23 people have died in clashes between protesters and security forces in Kashmir in three days after Hizbul Mujahideen militant Burhan Wani was killed by security forces in an encounter on Friday
US to deploy THAAD in S Korea to counter North threats
08 Jul 2016
The decision to deploy the Terminal High Altitude Area Defence (THAAD) anti-missile system was taken jointly by the US and South Korea, according to the Pentagon
Blair less than contrite after adverse report on Iraq war
07 Jul 2016
Tony Blair, the former prime minister who led Britain into war in Iraq in 2003, launched a defence of his legacy following the publication of the highly critical Chilcot report into the war
Bangladesh hostage crisis ends, at least 6 killed
02 Jul 2016
Bangladeshi forces stormed an upscale Dhaka restaurant where heavily-armed terrorists held dozens of people hostage, killing at least six attackers and rescuing 13 captives
Taiwan ship accidentally fires missile at China, 1 killed
02 Jul 2016
The accidental launch of the domestically developed Hsiung Feng III anti-ship missile from a naval base in Kaohsiung, south of the island, took place as China was busy celebrating the 95th anniversary of the ruling Communist Party
Parampore attack video captures dramatic moments
27 Jun 2016
India gains admission to missile control regime, MTCR
27 Jun 2016
India’s admission to the Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) is something of a consolation prize after its bid for membership of the Nuclear Suppliers Group failed in Seoul
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