Military Regime Defends Rights Commitment at UN Review
BANGKOK — The continued use of military courts in ongoing cases against civilians and the use of absolute power under Article 44 were among two major issues discussed during the two-day review of Thailand’s human rights standards at the United Nations Human Rights Committee, or UNHRC, which concluded today in Geneva.
Ex-Chelsea Star Essien Moves to Indonesian Club
JAKARTA — Former Chelsea and Real Madrid midfielder Michael Essien has joined Indonesia's Persib Bandung.
Turkey Sanctions the Netherlands over Ministers’ Treatment
ANKARA, Turkey — Turkey announced a series of political sanctions against the Netherlands on Monday over its refusal to allow two Turkish ministers to campaign there, including halting high-level political discussions between the two countries and closing Turkish air space to Dutch diplomats.
Beauty and the Beast Shelved in Malaysia Over ‘Gay’ Scene (Video)
KUALA LUMPUR — Walt Disney has shelved the release of its new movie "Beauty and the Beast" in mainly Muslim Malaysia, even though film censors said Tuesday it had been approved with a minor cut involving a "gay moment.
Chelsea Beats Man United, Reaches FA Cup Semis (Video)
LONDON — Chelsea prevailed over Jose Mourinho's forceful, spoiling tactics to end Manchester United's FA Cup defense and set up a semifinal derby with Tottenham.
UK Parliament Gives Government Power to Begin EU Exit
LONDON — Britain lurched closer to leaving the European Union Monday when Parliament stopped resisting and gave Prime Minister Theresa May the power to file for divorce from the bloc.
Egypt’s Ousted Leader Mubarak Ordered Free
CAIRO — Egypt's ousted president Hosni Mubarak was ordered to be freed from detention on Monday, according to the prosecutor who signed his release...
AP’s Legendary ‘Napalm Girl’ Photog Nick Ut to Retire
LOS ANGELES — It would seem all but impossible to sum up one of the most distinguished careers in photojournalism in only four words, but that's just what Nick Ut does when he says, "From hell to Hollywood."
Bus Runs into Crowd in Haiti, Killing at Least 34 People (Video)
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — A bus plowed into people taking part in an early morning street festival in Haiti on Sunday, killing at least 34 people and injuring 17, rescue officials said.
46 Killed, Dozens Missing in Ethiopia Garbage Dump Landslide (Video)
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia — A mountain of trash gave way in a massive garbage dump on the outskirts of Ethiopia's capital, killing at least 46 people and leaving several dozen missing, residents said, as officials vowed to relocate those who called the landfill home.
