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South Korea rejects North demands

South Korea has dismissed an "incomprehensible" list of North Korean demands for reviving suspended operations at a jointly-run industrial park.

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Malaysia's ruling coalition wins majority

The 13-party Barisan Nasional (National Front), led by Prime Minister Najib RazakMalaysia's ruling coalition has won a simple parliamentary majority, according to the country's Election Commission, after a tough fight with an opposition alliance that hoped to hand the government its first-ever loss.

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China ships head into 'disputed waters'

Three Chinese government ships have sailed into the waters of disputed Tokyo-controlled islands, according to Japan's coastguard.

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Hundreds protest against China chemical plant

Hundreds of people have protested against a proposed chemical plant in southwest China, state media said, while residents in another city accused authorities of preventing a similar protest.

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Vote counting under way in Malaysia

Elections pitting ruling Barisan Nasional coalition against Pakatan RakyatMillions of Malaysian voters turned out to cast their ballots in what is considered the tightest race for a prime minister and parliament in recent history.

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Tight race expected for Malaysia elections

Large numbers of Malaysian voters are still undecided and the elections are too close to call just a day before voting begins, a new survey says.

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Chinese boat 'damaged' Philippine coral reef

A Chinese fishing vessel has crashed into one of the Philippines' most famous reefs and damaged thousands of square metres of centuries-old coral, the marine park has said.

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Cambodia unveils statue of slain union leader

A statue of Cambodia's most prominent union boss, who was gunned down on a Phnom Penh street in 2004, has been unveiled in a rare public recognition of a champion of workers' rights in the impoverished kingdom.

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S Korean industrial zone workers head home

Seven remaining South Korean workers at a joint industrial zone in North Korea have returned home, completing a withdrawal from the complex after months of cross-border tensions.

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Hundreds arrested in China over 'fake' meat

China says 904 people have been arrested for selling fake, spoiled, or adulterated meat over three months.

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