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New case of SARS-like virus in Saudi: ministry

A new case of the deadly coronavirus has been detected in Saudi Arabia where 15 people have already died after contracting it, the health ministry announced on Saturday on its Internet website.


N. Korea fires short-range missiles

North Korea on Saturday launched three short-range missiles into the Sea of Japan, apparently as part of a military drill, South Korea's defence ministry said.


Taiwan leader calls for calm amid outrage at Philippines

Taiwan's leader on Friday called for calm and promised to protect Filipinos on the island amid widespread anger at the Philippines over the killing of a Taiwanese fisherman.


Philippines rejects Taiwan 'murder' claims

The Philippines Saturday rejected Taiwan's allegations that its coastguards had intentionally murdered a Taiwanese fisherman whose death has triggered a major diplomatic spat.


Three new suicides at Foxconn China factory: report

Three Foxconn workers have committed suicide at a factory in China in the past three weeks, state media and a labour rights group said Saturday.


Hong Kong launches first electric taxis

Hong Kong saw its first electric taxis hit the streets on Saturday in a step towards reducing the city's high levels of roadside pollution.


France legalises same-sex marriage

France became the 14th country to legalise same-sex marriage Saturday after President Francois Hollande signed it into law following months of bitter political debate.


Yahoo Japan suspects 22 million IDs stolen

Yahoo Japan Corp. has said it suspects up to 22 million user IDs may have been stolen during an unauthorised attempt to access the administrative system of its Yahoo! Japan portal.


About 50 injured in US train accident: railroad

A rush-hour collision between two commuter trains in a suburb north of New York City resulted in dozens of people being injured late Friday, railway officials.


Philippine massacre clan enjoys election wins

A clan whose chiefs are on trial for the Philippines' worst political massacre secured big wins in local elections this week, results showed Friday, deepening fears that justice may never be served.