It Happened! Cubs Win Epic Game 7 to End Series Drought
CLEVELAND — Kris Bryant started to smile even before he fielded the ball. And with his throw to first for the final out, the agonizing wait ’til next year was over at last.
Embattled South Korea President: Scandal ‘My Fault and Mistake’
SEOUL, South Korea — In an extraordinary display of abject apology during a moment of supreme crisis, South Korean President Park Geun-hye took sole blame Friday for a "heartbreaking" scandal amid rising suspicion that she allowed a mysterious confidante to manipulate power from the shadows.
Myanmar’s Farmers Face Criminal Charges Over Land Rights
YANGON, Myanmar — Despite the process of democratic transition, farmers in Myanmar's Karen state are being pushed off their land and face arrest and prison for standing up for their rights, an international watchdog reported Thursday.
Suu Kyi Says Myanmar Dealing with Rakhine Under Rule of Law
TOKYO — Myanmar's leader Aung San Suu Kyi says her government is dealing with the situation in Rakhine under the principle of rule of law.
Police to Lock Down Indonesian Capital for Blasphemy Protest
JAKARTA — Indonesian police are planning a massive show of force in the capital Jakarta on Friday to contain a much-hyped protest by Muslim hardliners against the city's popular governor that threatens to ignite religious and racial flashpoints.
Vietnam Arrests Blogger in Latest Crackdown on Dissent
HANOI, Vietnam — Vietnamese police have arrested a blogger on charges of posting anti-state comments in the communist country's latest crackdown on dissent.
Duterte to Consider Staying with US Weapons, Despite Offers
SUAL, Philippines — Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said he'll consider continuing to acquire weapons and defense equipment from treaty ally the United States if his military recommends so, despite offers from China and Russia.
Search Resumes for 44 Missing From Indonesia Boat Sinking
JAKARTA — Indonesian rescue authorities on Thursday resumed a search for more than 40 people missing from the sinking of an overcrowded speedboat a day earlier.
Vietnam Seizes Ivory Hidden in Timber Shipment From Nigeria
HANOI — Vietnamese authorities have seized 446 kilograms (981 pounds) of ivory illegally shipped from Nigeria after finding 3.5 tons at the same port last month, an official said Wednesday.
Suu Kyi in Japan as Myanmar faces pressure on Rohingya
TOKYO — Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi received a passionate welcome Wednesday by hundreds of her countrymen in Japan, where she sought their support for promoting development of their country.
