Court Affirms Jail Time for Cops’ Sons Who Killed Disabled Man
BANGKOK — An appeal court on Tuesday affirms jail sentence for six men – four of which are sons of police officers – who allegedly killed a disabled man in broad daylight back in 2016.
Bangkok Roads to Close This Week For Pope Francis’ Visit (Interactive Map)
BANGKOK — Several major roads in the capital will be briefly closed to traffic during Pope Francis’ visit to Bangkok starting Wednesday, officials said.
Xinhua Chief Calls for Innovation in Summit With Foreign Media
SHANGHAI (Xinhua) — Cai Mingzhao, executive president of the World Media Summit (WMS) and president of Xinhua News Agency, on Monday called for active innovation from media organizations around the world to cope with the profound changes in the global media landscape caused by mushrooming new technologies, mechanisms and applications.
Last Holdouts Surrounded by Police at Hong Kong University
HONG KONG (AP) — About 100 anti-government protesters remained holed up at a Hong Kong university Tuesday, unsure what to do next as food supplies dwindled and a police siege of the campus entered its third day.
US National Zoo Director Hails Cooperation With China on Pandas
WASHINGTON (Xinhua) — Giant pandas are a symbol of great partnership and friendship between the United States and China and the two sides' knowledge-sharing and collaboration have made a great contribution to the species' conservation, the U.S. National Zoo's director has said.
Criminal Charges Expected This Week Against Epstein Guards
WASHINGTON (AP) — Two correctional officers responsible for guarding Jeffrey Epstein when he took his own life are expected to face criminal charges this week for falsifying prison records, two people familiar with the matter told The Associated Press.
Judge Who Shoots Self Removed From Post
BANGKOK — A judge who shot himself in protest of alleged corruption was transferred from his post and placed under investigation Monday, officials said.
Drunk, Naked Russian Tries to Hijack a Yacht on Koh Samui: Police
KOH SAMUI — A Russian national was arrested Monday after attempting to steal a yacht while drunk and naked on the resort island of Koh Samui, police said.
Police Hunt For Pattaya Gold Snatcher
PATTAYA — Police said Monday investigators are seeking two thieves who snatched two gold necklaces from a Russian tourist on Sunday night.
Pope’s Asian Agenda: Disarmament, Martyrs, Family Reunion
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis has agendas both pastoral and personal for his trip to Asia, where he’ll appeal for global nuclear disarmament at the sites of the atomic bomb and minister to two tiny Catholic communities that have suffered gruesome periods of persecution.
