Abused Indonesian: Hong Kong Needs More Safeguards for Maids
HONG KONG — An Indonesian maid who won a civil case this week against her former Hong Kong employer for shocking physical abuse said Friday she's happy with the result but urged the city to do more to help foreign maids.
Anger With China Drives Uighurs to Syrian War
ISTANBUL — It was mid-afternoon when the Chinese police officers barged into Ali's house set against cotton fields outside the ancient Silk Road trading...
Top US Aid Recipients Ignore White House Threat on UN Vote
JERUSALEM — Ahead of a dramatic vote at the United Nations on Thursday, the United States made an unprecedented threat to fellow members of the international community: those who vote against President Donald Trump's decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital risk diplomatic retaliation and losing American financial aid.
Thailand Joins UN Vote Against US Recognition of Jerusalem
UNITED NATIONS — The U.N. General Assembly voted overwhelmingly Thursday to denounce President Donald Trump's recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital, largely ignoring Trump's threats to cut off aid to any country that went against him.
Rescuers Try to Save 200 People on Sinking Philippine Ferry
MANILA — Philippine officials say coast guard officials and fishermen are trying to rescue more than 200 people on an inter-island ferry which is sinking off a northeastern province.
Car Rams Into Pedestrians in Melbourne; Up to 19 Injured
SYDNEY — Two men were arrested after the car in which they were travelling crashed into pedestrians on a busy Melbourne street Thursday, leaving up to 19 people injured, media reports said.
Jackman’s a Great ‘Showman.’ the Movie? Not So Much
"Don't fight it," goes the opening song of "The Greatest Showman," sung by Hugh Jackman. "It's coming for you, running at ya."
Myanmar Investigates 10 Bodies Found in Grave in Rakhine
BANGKOK — Myanmar's military said a forensic investigation has begun after the discovery of 10 bodies in a mass grave in a village in troubled Rakhine state, where the country's security forces have carried out a brutal crackdown against the Rohingya Muslim minority.
Myanmar Army Massacred Dozens of Rohingya: Survivors
UKHIA, Bangladesh — For six hours he hid in an upstairs room, listening to the crackle of gunfire and the screams of people being slaughtered outside his Myanmar home.
Brazilian Transgender Player Debuts in Top Volleyball League
BAURU, Brazil — While playing in men's professional volleyball leagues in Europe, heavy-hitting Brazilian player Tiffany Abreu accumulated dozens of trophies.
