Myanmar Charges Suu Kyi, Giving Legal Basis To Detain Her
YANGON, Myanmar (AP) — Myanmar authorities charged the country’s deposed leader, Aung San Suu Kyi, with possessing illegally imported walkie-talkies, her allies said Wednesday, a move that gives the generals who overthrew her legal grounds to detain her for two weeks.
Japan To Set Fines for Refusal to Comply With Antivirus Measures
TOKYO (Kyodo) — Japan's parliament on Wednesday is set to enact laws that will introduce fines for people and businesses that do not comply with restrictions imposed to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus.
Moscow Court Orders Kremlin Foe Navalny To Prison
MOSCOW (AP) — A Moscow court on Tuesday ordered Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny to prison for more than 2 1/2 years, finding that he violated the terms of his probation while recuperating in Germany from nerve-agent poisoning. The ruling ignited protests in Moscow and St. Petersburg.
China Strips License From Second Lawyer for HK Activists
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — A second Chinese lawyer who represented a Hong Kong pro-democracy activist was stripped of his license on Tuesday as Beijing attempts to crush opposition to its tighter control over the territory.
Japanese Manufacturers Halt Production in Myanmar After Coup
TOKYO (Kyodo) — Japanese automaker Suzuki Motor Corp. and auto parts maker Denso Corp. said Tuesday they have halted production in Myanmar to ensure the safety of their employees following a military coup the previous day.
Myanmar, Russia Pose Early Tests for Biden’s Foreign Policy
WASHINGTON (AP) — A military coup in Myanmar and a mass crackdown on dissidents in Russia are presenting early tests for the Biden administration as it tries to reestablish American primacy as a worldwide pro-democracy leader.
Myanmar Military Stages Coup, Aung San Suu Kyi Detained
NAYPYITAW, Myanmar (AP) — Myanmar military television says the military has taken control of the country for one year.
Nintendo Profits Soar as People Play Games During Pandemic
TOKYO (AP) — Nintendo Co. reported Monday that its profit for the first three fiscal quarters nearly doubled as people around the world stayed home for the pandemic and turned to playing games.
Japan MP Quits Over Hostess Bar Visit During Virus Emergency
TOKYO (Kyodo) — A senior member of Japan's ruling coalition offered to quit parliament Monday after angering the public by visiting a Tokyo hostess bar despite government calls to avoid unnecessary outings under a state of emergency to rein in the spread of the coronavirus.
Over 5,100 Arrested at Pro-Navalny Protests Across Russia
MOSCOW (AP) — Chanting slogans against President Vladimir Putin, tens of thousands took to the streets Sunday across Russia to demand the release of jailed opposition leader Alexei Navalny, keeping up nationwide protests that have rattled the Kremlin.
