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Vietnam PM Threatens 'Legal Actions' Against China Over Oil Rig

Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung has threatened legal action against China for placing a state-owned oil rig in disputed waters off Vietnam's coast.

Russia Set to Veto Resolution Referring Alleged Syria Abuses to ICC

Russia plans to use its veto power to block a U.N. Security Council resolution that would refer the situation in Syria to the International Criminal Court.

Thai Army Chief Calls Political Rivals to Meeting

Thailand's army chief, General Prayuth Chan-Ocha, is holding a meeting with the country's rival political groups a day after he declared martial law.

Twin Car Bombs Kill 118 in Nigeria

Nigerian officials say the bodies of 118 people have been recovered from the scene of a twin bombing in the crowded business section of the central city of Jos.