The Week That Was in Asia
Emperor Naruhito succeeded to the Chrysanthemum Throne after his father Akihito abdicated in a series of rituals and ceremonies in Japan.
In other images from...
New Attacks on Sri Lanka Churches Planned, Cardinal Says
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka — Sri Lanka's Catholic cardinal received "foreign information" that attempts would be made this week to attack a church and another...
Peter Mayhew, Chewbacca in the ‘Star Wars’ Films, Dies at 74
LOS ANGELES — Peter Mayhew, the towering actor who donned a huge, furry costume to give life to the rugged-and-beloved character of Chewbacca in...
8 Things You May Not Know About Leonardo Da Vinci, on the 500th Anniversary...
by Richard Gunderman, Indiana University
This year marks the 500th anniversary of Leonardo da Vinci’s death. Widely considered one of the greatest polymaths in human...
Rural Catholic Church Defies Sri Lanka Threats, Holds Mass
THANNAMUNAI, Sri Lanka — The checkpoints started just outside of an east Sri Lanka village, the strictest seen in the days after Islamic State-aligned...
New Queen Appointed Ahead of Coronation
BANGKOK — A former commander of His Majesty the King’s bodyguards was named the new Queen of Thailand today.
A royal command issued on Wednesday,...
Wat Throws Free Durian Buffet for Labor Day
SAMUT SAKHON — Crowds are flocking to a local temple that is holding a free-for-all durian buffet to celebrate Labor Day.
Wat Tha Mai in...
Islamic State Leader: Sri Lanka Attack Was Revenge for Syria
BATTICALOA, Sri Lanka — The leader of the Islamic State group praised the Easter suicide bombings that killed more than 250 people in Sri...
Netflix Announces Deal for Film About Thailand’s Cave Boys
BANGKOK — Netflix announced Tuesday it is joining with the production company for the movie "Crazy Rich Asians" to make a film about last...
Japan’s Naruhito in 1st Speech Vows to Stay Close to People
TOKYO — Japan's new Emperor Naruhito inherited Imperial regalia and seals as proof of his succession and pledged in his first public address Wednesday...
