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Politico Caught With Loaded Gun at Weapons Trial

BANGKOK — A former Redshirt leader was arrested Wednesday after security officers found a fully loaded handgun on him inside a Bangkok court.
A file photo of the Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque in Bandar Seri Begawan, the capital of Brunei. Photo: Bernard Spragg / Flickr

Amnesty Slams Brunei’s New ‘Vicious’ Islamic Criminal Laws

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — Amnesty International on Wednesday slammed plans by Brunei to implement what the rights group called "vicious" Islamic criminal laws such as stoning to death for gay sex and amputation for theft.
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Chinese Viewers Balk At ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ Censorship

BEIJING — Moviegoers in China are criticizing a censored version of the biopic "Bohemian Rhapsody" which erases mentions of Freddie Mercury's sexuality.
An investor monitors share prices at a brokerage house in Beijing, Wednesday, March 27, 2019. Photo: Andy Wong / Associated Press

Asian Shares Mixed Following Rebound on Wall Street

BANGKOK — Shares were mixed in Asia on Wednesday after US stocks finished broadly higher on Wall Street, erasing modest losses from a day earlier.

Are Sexy Pretties Returning to Motor Shows?

BANGKOK — Sick of seeing motor show models wear traditional Thai costumes? Then 2019 may be your year. Flesh-hungry photographers and motorheads were rejoicing Tuesday...
A British Airways A319 taxis in 2018 in Duesseldorf airport. Photo: Marvin Mutz / Flickr

Mix-up: Bound for Germany, British Airways plane lands in Scotland

LONDON — The flight on Monday seemed to go perfectly well, until passengers realized that their plane had landed in both the wrong city...
Future Forward Party leader Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit speaks in a March 26, 2019, press briefing at the party’s headquarters.

Prosecutors Postpone Future Forward’s Cybercrime Case

BANGKOK — Prosecutors on Tuesday postponed the decision on whether to indict Future Forward Party leaders involved in a cybercrime case.
A voter cast a ballot March 24 in Bangkok's Sai Mai district.

Commissioners Confirm Voiding of All NZ Ballots

BANGKOK — The Election Commission confirmed Tuesday that all ballots from New Zealand would be voided because they were delivered too late.
President Donald Trump listens as North Korean leader Kim Jong Un answers a question from reporters Thursday during a meeting in Hanoi, Vietnam. Photo: Evan Vucci / Associated Press

Swedes Keep Room Ready for US Diplomats in Pyongyang

PYONGYANG, North Korea — Swedish diplomats are keeping a room ready for the U.S. to use if it ever decides to have an official...
An Ethiopian Boeing 737 Max 8 takes off in February from Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv, Israel. Photo: LLBG Spotter / Wikimedia Commons

US Setting Up Expert Panel to Review FAA, Boeing

NEW YORK — The Transportation Department says it's creating a special panel of experts to review Federal Aviation Administration procedures for approving new planes including...

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