‘Biden 2020’ Bid Frustrated Some Women of Color
HOUSTON — Former Vice President Joe Biden’s decision to enter the Democratic presidential race is causing consternation among some Democrats, particularly women of color, who have been hoping for a nominee who better reflects the nation’s diversity.
Melons and Mellow Take Root on Thailand’s ‘Watermelon Island’
TRANG — On an island filled with watermelon farmers, be the one that plants seedless ones.
Koh Sukorn, a lesser-known attraction off the coast of...
Student Freed by N Korea Dies After Year in Coma
CINCINNATI — Otto Warmbier, an American college student who was released by North Korea in a coma last week after almost a year and a half in captivity, died Monday, his family said.
Traffic Violations Soaring Because Drivers Don’t Care: Police
BANGKOK — Police said Thursday that public contempt for the law led them hand out millions more tickets to motorists last year.
Witness to Assassination: Photog Captures Ankara Attack
ANKARA, Turkey — The event seemed routine, the opening of an exhibit of photographs of Russia. So when a man in a dark suit and tie pulled out a gun, I was stunned and thought it was a theatrical flourish.
Civil Court Rejects City’s Challenge to BTS Accessibility Suit
BANGKOK — The Civil Court said Thursday it has the authority to consider a class-action suit filed against City Hall for failing to make the BTS Skytrain system accessible to people with disabilities.
Thailand’s Drug Decriminalization Edges Forward – With Little Fanfare
BANGKOK — Despite some changes at the top, a quiet push to relax the country’s harsh drug laws continues.
Flash Floods Kill at Least 14 in Northeastern India and Leave More Than 100...
NEW DELHI (AP) — Rescue workers were searching for more than 100 people on Thursday after flash floods triggered by a sudden heavy rainfall...
Ko-ee Mimee, Evicted Karen Spiritual Leader, Dies at 107
PHETCHABURI — Having failed to fulfil his last wish of returning to his birthplace, Karen community’s spiritual leader Ko-ee “Grandpa Ko-ee” Mimee died early Friday. He was 107.
Florida Woman Pulls Alligator From Yoga Pants During Stop
PUNTA GORDA, Fla. — Sheriff’s officials say a Florida woman pulled a small alligator from her yoga pants during a traffic stop.
