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US Pacific commander warns risk of miscalculation in China-Vietnam sea standoff is high

MANILA, Philippines—The U.S. military commander in the Pacific warned Friday that the risk of a miscalculation that could trigger a wider conflict in a tense territorial standoff...

White House tries to soothe concerns on foreign policy amid criticism

WASHINGTON—White House officials have been holding private meetings this week aimed at soothing lawmakers’ concerns over the U.S. posture in Syria, the future of the American...

Analysis: U.S. plays down warming China Russia relations

Reynolds American expanding NC manufacturing facility for e cigarettes, creating 200 plus jobs

RICHMOND, Va.—Reynolds American Inc. is expanding its Tobaccoville, North Carolina, manufacturing complex as it plans national distribution of its Vuse brand electronic cigarette this summer, the...

From Jolie to Hayek, stars use Cannes Film Festival for causes after signs gain attention

CANNES, France—When Salma Hayek walked the Cannes Film Festival red carpet holding up the sign “Bring Back Our Girls,” the cast of “The Expendables” followed suit...

Witnesses: Thai general summoned politicians, listened a few hours, then said he’d seize power

BANGKOK, Thailand—Thailand’s all-powerful army chief started the extraordinary meeting by asking participants to give a progress report on their “homework.” The participants were the country’s most...

Budget carrier AirAsia plans to expand operations into India in 2 to 3 months, executive says

  MANILA, Philippines—Asia’s leading budget carrier, AirAsia, is hoping to begin operations in India in two to three months, the airline’s CEO said Friday. The carrier this...

Bangkok quiet after coup as Thai junta summons members of family at heart of political crisis

BANGKOK, Thailand—Thailand’s ruling military on Friday summoned the entire ousted government and members of the politically influential family at the heart of the country’s long-running conflict,...

Manitoba woman who killed daughter poorly monitored in shelter: inquest report

WINNIPEG—An inquest report says a Manitoba woman who smothered her young daughter was not properly monitored by child welfare workers or by the shelter where she...

Lizzie Velasquez, once dubbed ‘world’s ugliest woman’ seeks funding for anti bullying film

AUSTIN, Texas—In December 2013, she inspired millions with her TED Talk. Now Lizzie Velasquez, once called “the world’s ugliest woman,” hopes to reach an even-wider audience...