South Korean President is Impeached in Stunning Fall
SEOUL, South Korea — South Korean lawmakers on Friday voted to impeach President Park Geun-hye, a stunning and swift fall for the country's first female leader amid protests that drew millions into the streets in united fury.
Social Distancing on Wheels: Indian Man Modifies Bike for Pandemic
NEW DELHI (Xinhua) — Practice social distancing on wheels! Partha Saha, a self-made automobile engineer, modified a bike to maintain social distance as a preventative measure against the spread of COVID-19.
Tokyo Governor to Resign Over Misuse of Funds
TOKYO — The governor of Tokyo submitted his resignation Wednesday, ending a weeks-long bid to stay in power despite a mounting scandal over his...
Myanmar Signs Ceasefire with Rebel Groups
YANGON, Myanmar — Eight of Myanmar's armed rebel groups signed a ceasefire with the government on Thursday, after more than four years of negotiations that saw many other groups walk away or be excluded from the talks.
Fauci Warns: More Death, Econ Damage If US Reopens Too Fast
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. government’s top infectious disease expert issued a blunt warning Tuesday that cities and states could “turn back the clock” and see more COVID-19 deaths and economic damage alike if they lift coronavirus stay-at-home orders too fast -- a sharp contrast as President Donald Trump pushes to right a free-falling economy.
Bangkok Police Block Talk on Vietnamese Rights
BANGKOK — A discussion planned for Wednesday about the violation of human rights in Vietnam at a press club was ordered canceled by the authorities.
Aussie Cat Rescues Owner Attacked by Venomous Snake
SYDNEY — A woman who was attacked by a venomous snake when she went to water her rose garden was saved by her cat who rushed in and pounced on the snake, clawing and biting it until it was dead, a media report said today.
4 Richest Indonesians Wealthier Than Poorest 100 Million
JAKARTA — A report on inequality in Indonesia says its four richest men now have more wealth than 100 million of the country's poorest people.
Singapore Scare Highlights US Anxiety Over Mystery Injuries
WASHINGTON — As President Donald Trump was heading to Singapore for a historic summit with North Korea's leader, a State Department diplomatic security agent who was part of the advance team reported hearing an unusual sound he believed was similar to what was experienced by U.S. diplomats in Cuba and China who later became ill.
Tiktok CEO Resigns Amid US Pressure to Sell Video App
HONG KONG (AP) — TikTok CEO Kevin Mayer resigned Thursday amid U.S. pressure for its Chinese owner to sell the popular video app, which the White House says is a security risk.
