Diplomats Accuse Trump as Impeachment Hits Americans’ TVs
WASHINGTON (AP) — On Day One of extraordinary public impeachment hearings, the top American diplomat in Ukraine revealed new evidence that President Donald Trump was overheard asking about political “investigations” that he later demanded from Ukraine in exchange for military aid.
HK Gov’t Condemns Rioters Who Struck Elderly Man With Bricks
HONG KONG (Xinhua) — A spokesman for the government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) expressed outrage on Thursday at the violence of rioters that left a senior worker critically injured.
More Transit Disruptions, More Violence Break Out in Hong Kong
HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong residents endured a fourth day of traffic snarls and mass transit disruptions Thursday as protesters closed some major arteries and rail networks while police skirmished with militant students at major universities.
12,000+ Russians Heading Straight to Southern Party Islands
SURAT THANI — At least 12,000 of our Russian friends will be partying and vacationing on Thailand’s party islands from before the New Year through Songkran.
800 Students and 1 Naga to Dance for Pope in Bangkok (Photos, Video)
BANGKOK — Pope Francis will be greeted by a mass dance involving 800 local students and a giant mythical serpent, or Naga, after he finished blessing the crowd at an open-air mass in Bangkok later this month.
Police Arrest Gunslinging Clerk for Bringing Down Court Shooter
CHANTHABURI — Police on Wednesday arrested a legal clerk for shooting a defendant who opened fire in the courtroom, killing the plaintiff and his lawyer Tuesday.
Suspects in Karen Activist Death Freed on Bail
BANGKOK — All four suspects arrested under suspicion for murdering a Karen land rights activist were released on bail Tuesday.
Number of Captive Pandas Increases to 600 Globally
CHENGDU, China (Xinhua) — A total of 60 captive panda cubs were born, 57 of which survived this year, leading to a captive panda population of 600 worldwide, China's National Forestry and Grassland Administration said Tuesday.
Chinese, Greek Presidents Visit Acropolis Museum
ATHENS (Xinhua) — Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife, Peng Liyuan, visited the Acropolis Museum Tuesday, accompanied by Greek President Prokopis Pavlopoulos and his wife.
Police Raise Security Around Hong Kong After Night Clashes
HONG KONG (AP) — Police on Wednesday increased security around Hong Kong and its university campuses as they braced for more violence after sharp clashes overnight with anti-government protesters.
