Asia
Militants attacks kill 9 in Pakistan
Militants kill 9 people in a pair of attacks in northwest Pakistan
NKorean envoy delivers letter to China's president
NKorean envoy delivers letter from Kim Jong Un to Chinese President Xi, commits to new talks
Afghan Taliban attack aid group, 2 guards killed
Taliban attack int'l compound in Afghan capital, killing 2 guards and wounding 4 aid workers
Afghan Taliban attack aid group, 2 guards killed
In the latest militant strike on the Afghan capital, Taliban gunmen backed by a suicide car bomber attacked an international aid group's compound on Friday, killing two guards and setting off an hours-long street battle with police in the heart of Kabul .
Obama's drone speech could improve Pakistan ties
Obama's drone speech could improve ties with Pakistan even though the strikes will continue
World stocks lower after big sell-off
World stocks edged lower on Friday, a day after markets around the world dropped sharply on concerns global growth is slowing and the Federal Reserve could start scaling back its monetary stimulus.
Oil falls below $94 on weak outlook for demand
The price of oil was knocked below $94 a barrel Friday by a combination of ample supplies and lukewarm demand.
Suicide bomber kills 3 in northwest Pakistan
Police say a suicide bomber walked up to a vehicle owned by an Afghan religious leader in northwestern Pakistan and set off his explosives, killing three people.
Oil falls below $94 on weak outlook for demand
Crude oil falls below $94 a barrel with economic data pointing toward lukewarm demand
World stocks lower after big sell-off
World stocks depressed following previous day's global sell-off
Foreign preacher takes rare turn on Vietnam stage
With fleeting reference to God, Australian evangelical draws big audience in Communist Vietnam
Abe on 1st trip to Myanmar by Japan PM in 36 years
Abe on 1st visit to Myanmar by a Japanese PM in 36 years as Tokyo seeks deeper economic ties
Obama's speech welcomed in Pakistan, Yemen
Obama's speech on drones, Guantanamo welcomed in Pakistan, Yemen, but criticism remains
2 former sex slaves demand Japan mayor quit
2 Korean former sex slaves demand Osaka mayor quit over comments justifying wartime practice
Police: Suicidal jumper's fall kills SKorean girl
Suicidal man's jump kills 5-year-girl walking outside South Korean building, police say
Stricken Japan nuke plant struggles to keep staff
Stricken Japan nuke plant struggles to keep workers in setback for decommissioning
US lauds India for reducing Iranian oil imports
US official praises India for supporting sanctions against Iran by reducing oil imports
Suspected Kashmiri rebels kill 4 Indian soldiers
Suspected rebels kill 4 Indian soldiers, lose 1 fighter in Indian-held Kashmir
Chinese media: North Korea envoy offers talks
Chinese media: North Korea envoy honors China's wish by offering to renew nuclear talks
Japan's ANA to resume Boeing 787 flights on Sunday
Japan's ANA to resume Boeing 787 flights on Sunday, saying battery problems fixed


