NKorea says it tested new weapon, wants Pompeo out of talks
Apr 18, 2019
North Korea says it has test-fired a new type of "tactical guided weapon," its first such test in nearly half a year, and demands Washington remove Secretary of State Mike Pompeo from nuclear negotiations
Global stocks subdued as investors eye earnings, data
Apr 18, 2019
Stock markets are subdued as investors look to corporate earnings reports and mixed economic data
Nissan ex-chair Ghosn appeal on extended detention rejected
Apr 18, 2019
Japan's top court rejects appeal by Nissan ex-chairman Ghosn's lawyers against extended detention
Filipinos start evacuating from Libyan capital; 1 wounded
Apr 18, 2019
Philippine diplomats say they have started evacuating a small group of Filipinos from the Libyan capital after it was hit by a barrage of rocket fire that wounded one Filipino
Asian stocks sink after Wall Street declines
Apr 18, 2019
Asian stocks sink after Wall Street declines despite encouraging Chinese economic data
Vineeta Deepak to lead AP's coverage of South Asia region
Apr 18, 2019
The Associated Press named Vineeta Deepak, an experienced video journalist and bedrock member of its Indian staff, as its South Asia news director
Nissan ex-chair Ghosn's wife fears his trial may be unfair
Apr 17, 2019
The wife of Carlos Ghosn, the former chairman of Nissan and Renault, says she is worried whether her husband, detained in Japan on financial misconduct allegations, will get a fair trial
World market mostly rise on encouraging Chinese growth data
Apr 17, 2019
Shares are mostly higher in Europe and Asia after China reported its economy expanded at a better than expected rate of 6.4% in the last quarter
Head of Foxconn announces Taiwan presidential bid
Apr 17, 2019
Terry Gou, the head of the world's largest contract assembler of consumer electronics, including Apple's iPhones, says he plans to run for president of Taiwan
China's economic growth steady amid tariff fight with US
Apr 17, 2019
China's economic growth holds steady at 6.4% in latest quarter amid tariff war with US, other data show consumer, factory activity accelerating