Japan Ex-Justice Minister, Wife Arrested Over Vote Buying
TOKYO (Kyodo) — Former Justice Minister Katsuyuki Kawai and his lawmaker wife Anri were arrested Thursday on suspicion of giving out cash to local politicians and supporters during the wife's campaign in last year's upper house election, investigative sources said.
Bolton Says Trump Asked China to Help Him Get Reelected
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump “pleaded” with China’s Xi Jinping during a 2019 summit to help his reelection prospects, according to a scathing new book by former Trump adviser John Bolton that accuses the president of being driven by political calculations when making national security decisions.
Indonesia Embraces ‘New Normal,’ But Cases Keep Rising
JAKARTA (Xinhua) — The Indonesian government is preparing for the "new normal" scheme under which the public will be allowed to resume their routines. Wearing face coverings in pubic is becoming one part of the "new normal" life amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Famous Feline of ‘a Street Cat Named Bob’ Dies at 14-Ish
LONDON (AP) — Bob, a cat whose relationship with the recovering heroin addict who adopted him inspired the book and film “A Street Cat Named Bob,” has died. He was at least 14.
Facebook Aims to Help Voters, but Won’t Block Trump Misinfo
Facebook is launching a widespread effort to boost U.S. voter turnout and provide authoritative information about voting — just as it doubles down on its policy allowing politicians like President Donald Trump to post false information on the same subject.
Beijing Adds More Measures to Curb New Outbreak
BEIJING (AP) — Beijing reported a slight increase in new coronavirus cases Wednesday as it fights a new outbreak with strict measures aimed at reducing human contact and the chances of a new wave of infections across the country.
Beijing Expands Lockdowns as Cases Top 100 in New Outbreak
BEIJING (AP) — Chinese authorities locked down a third neighborhood in Beijing on Tuesday as they rushed to prevent the spread of a new coronavirus outbreak that has infected more than 100 people in a country that appeared to have largely contained the virus.
Putin Says He Supports Equal Rights for US Black Community
MOSCOW, June 15 (Xinhua) — Russia has always supported the black community's struggle for equal rights but is against violent demonstrations, President Vladimir Putin has said.
Beijing Reinstates Coronavirus Controls as Cases Rise Again
BEIJING (AP) — China reported 49 new coronavirus cases on Monday as the capital Beijing reinstated measures to contain a resurgence.
Wedding Celebrations Return to Gaza After Halt Over COVID-19
GAZA, June 11 (Xinhua) — After a long halt due to the outbreak of COVID-19, wedding celebrations seem to be coming back in the Palestinian coastal enclave as the coronavirus pandemic is retreating.
