S Korea’s Chung Charges Into Aussie Open Semis (Video)
MELBOURNE, Australia — Serving for a spot in the Australian Open semifinals and with the score at 40-love, Hyeon Chung started thinking how he might celebrate being the first Korean to reach the last four of a Grand Slam.
Long Layover: Zimbabwe Family Stuck at BKK Sent to Philippines
BANGKOK — A Zimbabwean family who was stuck inside a Bangkok airport for months has been sent to the Philippines, immigration authorities said Wednesday.
Skepticism, Worry Amid Preparation for Rohingya Repatriation
YANGON — Myanmar says it's ready for a gradual repatriation of Muslim Rohingya refugees chased out by the Buddhist-majority country's military. Bangladesh says it's preparing for the transfer, but it might need more time.
Fresh Voices Lead the Way In Oscar Nominations
NEW YORK — The Academy Awards showered outsiders, on screen and off, with milestone-setting nominations that celebrated Guillermo del Toro's full-hearted ode to outcasts "The Shape of Water," embraced first-time filmmakers like Greta Gerwig and Jordan Peele, and made "Mudbound" director of photography Rachel Morrison the first woman ever nominated for best cinematography.
Indonesian Troops Show Off Snake-Handling Skills for Mattis
JAKARTA — U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis got an up-close look at Indonesian commandos – including soldiers walking on fire and breaking bricks with their heads.
Dead Cadet Inquiry Upholds December Results: Family
BANGKOK — A long-awaited investigation into the death of a cadet in October concluded he died of health conditions, his family told reporters Tuesday.
Possible Election Deferment is Plot to Benefit Junta: Critics
BANGKOK — An attempt to defer elections until next year by the junta-appointed National Legislative Assembly could be intended to give the military regime a better chance of returning to power after polls take place, critics said Tuesday.
Hugh Masekela, Father of South African Jazz, 78
JOHANNESBURG — Legendary South African jazz musician Hugh Masekela has died at the age of 78 after a decade-long fight with cancer, according to a statement from his family on Tuesday.
Army Inquiry of Cadet’s Death Out Today
BANGKOK — The long awaited investigation by the military into the death of its cadet in October was released to his family Tuesday.
Hong Kong Bookseller Detained Again by Chinese Authorities
HONG KONG — A Hong Kong-based bookseller who was secretly detained in China has been taken away by Chinese authorities again after being released into house arrest last October, his daughter said Monday.
