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Japan, China, South Korea: Strained relations cause problems for USChina's declaration of a maritime air defense zone escalates its territorial dispute with Japan and recently, Japan's relations with South Korea have faltered over the use of Korean sex slaves in WWII, leaving the US in a complicated position.
Former deputy prime minister is passionate leader of anti-government Thai protestsVowing to die for his cause and to never negotiate, former Deputy Prime Minister Suthep Thaugsuban is spearheading mass street protests calling for the resignation of Thailand's Prime Minster, who is seen as a proxy for her brother, a controversial former prime minster.
Latvian prime minister resigns in wake of supermarket tragedyLatvia's Prime Minster Valdis Dombrovskis, the country's longest-serving prime minister, unexpectedly resigned Wednesday. Some have blamed the abolition of the state construction authority for the recent collapse of a supermarket roof which killed 54 people.
Brazil stadium collapse kills 3Brazil stadium collapse: A crane at the stadium hosting the 2014 World Cup opener in Sao Paulo, Brazil, collapsed Wednesday, destroying part of the stands and killing 3 people. The accident may delay the completion of the 70,000-seat stadium.
German stocks rise as Merkel forges 'grand coalition'On Wednesday, German Chancellor Angela Merkel's Christian Democrats agreed to form a coalition government with the Social Democrats, buoying German stocks above their peers in Europe.
China: American B-52 bombers crossed through airspace claimed by China: Why?China: B-52s flew through a swath of the East China Sea just days after China asserted military control over it. The B-52s were unarmed, say US officials.
Amanda Knox: Italian prosecutor demands guilty verdict in murder retrialAmanda Knox is being retried in Italy for the 2007 murder of British roommate Meredith Kercher. Amanda Knox was found guilty of Kercher's murder in 2009 and served time in prison being released on appeal two years ago.
Stoning adulterers? New Afghan law could bring back Taliban-era punishments.Stoning adulterers – or shooting them – could become law again in Afghanistan, says a senior official. During the Taliban regime, convicted adulterers were routinely shot or stoned.
Libyan army clashes with Islamist militias in Benghazi: 9 killedLibya: Earlier this month, dozens were killed when Tripoli residents took to the streets to protest the presence of militias, prompting government action against the militants.
- Tiananmen Square attack was 'jihadi operation,' claims Islamist group
The Turkestan Islamic Party Saturday released a Uighur-language speech from its leader Abdullah Mansour. He said the Oct. 28 attack, and other jihadi operations by holy warriors, was only the beginning of attacks on Chinese authorities.
- Three London slaves: A commune or a cult?
Two of the three women, enslaved in London for three decades, started living together in a collective or commune, say police. Police also said the three women were kept in place by "invisible handcuffs" and may have been brainwashed.
Rebels capture oil field, Syria responds with airstrikesSyrian government airstrikes on rebel-held areas in the north on Saturday killed at least 44 people. And Al Qaeda-linked fighters ousted government troops from the al-Omar oil field during an overnight battle.
- Typhoon survivors look for lift from Manny Pacquiao fight
Manny Pacquiao's comeback fight will be televised, even in typhoon-ravaged areas of the Philippines. Survivors of typhoon Haiyan are inspired by the combative spirit of the Filipino boxing icon.
- Japan-China tensions rise as China declares new air defense zone
China created a new "East China Sea Air Defense Zone" Saturday covering islands claimed by Japan. Officials in Japan called the new military zone "totally unacceptable."
Young boy killed as Morsi supporters and opponents clash in EgyptSupporters of the deposed president were on the streets in at least two Egyptian cities Friday, protesting military rule in the Middle Eastern country.
- North Korea detains 85-year old US vet. Why?
Merrill Newman, an American tourist from Palo Alto, California, was pulled off a plane in North Korea after a nine-day visit, says his son. North Korea has detained at least six Americans since 2009, often for alleged missionary work, but it is unusual for a tourist to be arrested.
- Caroline Kennedy: Celebrity and first female US ambassador to Japan
Caroline Kennedy drew big crowds as she met Japan's Emperor Akihito Tuesday in Tokyo. Caroline Kennedy also released a YouTube video greeting to the Japanese people on Wednesday.
- Caroline Kennedy takes carriage to meet Emperor Akihito
Caroline Kennedy, the new US ambassador to Japan, traveled by horse-drawn carriage through Tokyo to meet Emperor Akihito. Caroline Kennedy is the first woman to be US ambassador to Japan.
At least 18 dead as cyclone slams into SardiniaHundreds are homeless after the big storm hit the Mediterranean island off Italy.
- Boeing airliner crash in Russia: Black boxes found
Boeing airliner crash: A Tatarstan Airlines Boeing 737 crashed Sunday night killing all 50 people aboard. The Boeing aircraft was 23 years old, and had seen service with seven other carriers prior to Tatarstan Airlines.
