S. Korea to deport US man for trying to cross to North Korea

SEOUL, Korea, Republic Of — South Korea says it will deport an American man detained for allegedly attempting to cross the mine-strewn border into North Korea....

Millennials had unlucky start to adult life, global wealth report says

WASHINGTON — Millennials have fared less well financially than previous generations, as young people are hit early on by the repercussions of the 2008 global financial crisis,...

Majority of Australians vote ‘yes’ to same-sex marriage

CANBERRA — More than 61 percent of Australians have voted in favor of legalizing same-sex marriage, it was announced on Wednesday. The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS)...

Singapore mass rapid transit trains collide, 23 injured

SINGAPORE — A Singapore Mass Rapid Transit Cooperation (SMRT Cooperation) train of the East-West line collided with a stationary train at Joo Koon MRT station at about...

Japan exports drive expansion, offset weak consumer spending

TOKYO — Japan’s economy expanded at a 1.4 per cent annualized rate in July-September in the seventh straight quarter of growth for the world’s third-largest economy....

Indonesia police say 1 officer killed in Papua mine attack

Sri Lanka official denies allegations of torture, rape

VANCOUVER — Sri Lanka’s defence minister denied Tuesday that his country committed torture and rape of suspected rebels, as charged by more than 50 men of...

Rights report urges China to ban gay conversion therapy

HONG KONG — The Chinese government should stop hospitals and other medical facilities from subjecting LGBT people to conversion therapy that in some cases has involved...

Mexico arrests Zetas leader accused of migrant killing

MEXICO CITY — Mexican police and military personnel on Tuesday arrested an “old school” Zetas cartel leader who allegedly co-ordinated a 2010 killing spree that included...

Giant diamond in necklace sells for $33.7M at Geneva auction

GENEVA — The largest-ever D-flawless diamond to be put up for auction, mounted in a diamond and emerald necklace, sold for $33.7 million Tuesday night, including...