China names new defense minister months after removing predecessor without explanation
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South Korea Bans Dog Meat, a Now-Unpopular Custom
South Korea’s lawmakers on Tuesday outlawed the breeding, slaughter and sale of dogs for human consumption, a centuries-old practice that is unpopular and rare today.
China appoints a new defense minister after months of uncertainty following firing of predecessor
BEIJING (AP) — China on Friday said it had appointed a new defense minister after months of uncertainty following the firing of his predecessor for reasons still unexplained.
Philippines: Bone diggers seek justice for dead in Duterte's drug war
At Manila North Cemetery, Father Flavie Villanueva - Bible in one hand, and a plastic bottle of holy water in his pocket - prays with a bereaved mother beside her son's grave.
