SEOUL -- South Korea and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) held talks Friday at the inter-Korean liaison office in the DPRK's border town of Kaesong, according to local media reports citing Seoul's unification ministry.

South Korean Vice Unification Minister Chun Hae-sung met with Hwang Chung Song, deputy chief of the liaison office on the DPRK side. (South Korea-DPRK-Talks)

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SRINAGAR, Indian-controlled Kashmir -- Authorities Friday imposed curfew in Jammu city, the winter capital of Indian-controlled Kashmir following massive violence, officials said.

The violence broke out during a shutdown call to the protest against the attack on paramilitary Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) convoy in the restive region on Thursday that killed at least 40 people. (Indian-Controlled Kashmir-Violence)

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MANILA -- Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte urged parents on Friday to get the measles vaccine for their children, saying vaccination is the only way to prevent infection from the highly contagious viral disease.

In a short message aired on state-run television, Duterte voiced alarm over the rising measles cases in the Philippines. (Philippines-Measles Vaccination)

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KANDAHAR, Afghanistan -- At least nine Afghan border force members and 16 militants were killed after Taliban attacked border security checkpoints in southern Kandahar province on Friday, provincial police chief said.

Gen. Taddin Khan told Xinhua that two border force personnel and nine militants were also wounded after clashes erupted in bordering Shorabak district early Friday. (Afghanistan-Clashes) Enditem

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