Asia
North Korea’s Kim will go into Putin summit needing a win
World
April 23, 2019
North Korea’s Kim will go into Putin summit needing a win
TOKYO (AP) — When North Korean leader Kim Jong Un meets with Russian President Vladimir Putin for their first one-on-one…
China plastic waste ban throws global recycling into chaos
World
April 23, 2019
China plastic waste ban throws global recycling into chaos
From grubby packaging engulfing small Southeast Asian communities to waste piling up in plants from the US to Australia, China’s…
Sisi to participate in China’s Belt and Road forum
Egypt
April 20, 2019
Sisi to participate in China’s Belt and Road forum
President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi will participate in the Belt and Road forum in China’s capital of Beijing from April 25…
China growth beats forecasts as economy shows signs of stability
World
April 17, 2019
China growth beats forecasts as economy shows signs of stability
China’s economy expanded more than expected in the first three months of the year as government moves to kickstart growth…
Valley of the dolls: scarecrows outnumber people in Japan village
World
April 17, 2019
Valley of the dolls: scarecrows outnumber people in Japan village
In the tiny village of Nagoro, deep in the mountains of western Japan, the wind howls down a deserted street…
Money, money, money: the tycoon factor in India’s election
World
April 14, 2019
Money, money, money: the tycoon factor in India’s election
India’s tycoons are playing a pivotal role in the Asian giant’s most expensive election ever, from funding campaigns and tacit…
US, Japan kick off trade talks amid China deal optimism
World
April 14, 2019
US, Japan kick off trade talks amid China deal optimism
As optimism grows that the United States and China are nearing a trade deal, Japan kicks off its own negotiations…
Vietnam woman in Kim brother murder to be freed on May 3
World
April 13, 2019
Vietnam woman in Kim brother murder to be freed on May 3
A Vietnamese woman accused of killing the half-brother of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un will walk free on May…
Against the tide: Thai ‘floating temple’ defies coastal erosion
Environment
April 8, 2019
Against the tide: Thai ‘floating temple’ defies coastal erosion
As sea waters slowly rose around his temple and his neighbors fled inland, Thai abbot Somnuek Atipanyo refused to budge…
Japan abdication stirs female succession debate
Life & Style
April 8, 2019
Japan abdication stirs female succession debate
Japanese Emperor Akihito’s historic abdication later this month has reignited concerns over the future of what is believed to be…