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Poland's Minister of National Defence Mariusz Błaszczak announces the construction of a barrier along the border with the Russian exclave of Kaliningrad, as Poland believes that Russia will use the border to illegally transport African and Asian immigrants to Europe.
2022-11-2

Scientists discover "Dzharatitanis kingi", a Diplodocus-like dinosaur fossil, in Uzbekistan. It is the first dinosaur of its kind to be discovered in Asia.
2021-02-24

At least eighty-five people are killed in Taiwan and tens of thousands stranded in airports as an unprecedented cold snap hits several Asian countries including China and South Korea.
2016-01-25

The Philippines becomes the first country in Asia, and second in the world (after Mexico), to approve use of the dengue vaccine.
2015-12-22

The Spanish "Indignants" protest movement celebrates its first anniversary, with at least 100,000 people gathering in Spanish cities to protest against the politicians and bankers widely blamed for the country's economic downturn. Similar protests take place in other world cities, including London, Lisbon, Frankfurt and Tel Aviv, as part of a global day of action.
2012-05-12

Asian and European stock markets open lower in response to the ongoing sovereign debt crisis in Europe.
2011-09-26

Stock markets in Asia and Australia fall on the back of a sharp decline in Wednesday's trading on the New York Stock Exchange.
2011-08-11

Stock markets in Asia and Australia continue to rebound after the United States Federal Reserve promises to keep interest rates near zero for two years. [https:--www.cnbc.com-id-44082079 (CNBC)]date=August 2019
2011-08-10

US President Barack Obama arrives in India on the first leg of an Asian tour aimed at boosting United States exports.
2010-11-6

Thailand extends a state of emergency in several provinces and in the capital Bangkok, and lifts the decree in a further five provinces.
2010-07-6