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South Korea, U.S. begin two-week joint war drills
South Korea launched a military drill Monday with the United States against a simulated North Korean invasion, even as a recent easing ...Volcano in southern Japan erupts
A volcano in southern Japan has erupted, creating a spectacular plume of ash 3.1 miles high.Gay marriage law comes into effect in New Zealand
Dozens of same-sex couples said "I do" Monday as New Zealand became the first Asia-Pacific country, and only the 14th in the ...26 dead as Philippines ferry carrying 870 sinks
At least 26 people are now confirmed dead after a ferry with nearly 870 people on board sank near the central Philippine ...Two Koreas agree to re-open joint industrial park
North and South Korea have agreed to reopen a jointly operated industrial park that was closed in April, a joint statement said.Top 10 Poorest Countries of the World (2013)
Top 10 Poorest Countries of the World (2013) Rank Country Currency GDP Per Capita (2013) 1 Democratic ...