Malaysia Revives China-Backed Rail Link
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — Malaysia's government said Friday it has decided to resume a China-backed rail link project, after the Chinese contractor agreed to cut construction cost by one-third.
Drunk Driving Businessman Who Killed Cop Gets Murder Charge
BANGKOK — A businessman was charged with murder and drink driving on Friday for a car crash in western Bangkok that killed a police officer and his wife.
Message of Love and Unity for Songkran From Junta Leader
BANGKOK — Junta leader Gen. Prayuth Chan-ocha sent Thai New Year greetings asking people to unite to build the nation.
Journalism Or Not? WikiLeaks’ Status in Media World Complex
NEW YORK — After the arrest of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange in London, his lawyer was quick to characterize it as an assault against the rights of journalists all over the world who seek to uncover secrets.
Govt Mulls Tax Hike on Non-Alcoholic Beer
BANGKOK — The government said it’s considering a tax increase on alcohol-free beer in order to discourage drinkers from eventually switching to alcoholic drinks.
Boeing Makes 96 Flights to Test Software on Troubled Max Jet
DALLAS — Boeing's CEO says crews have made 96 flights to test a software update for its troubled 737 Max jet and will make more in coming weeks as the company attempts to convince regulators to let the plane fly again.
S. Korean Babies Born Dec. 31 Become 2-Year-Olds Next Day
DAEJEON, South Korea — Just two hours after Lee Dong Kil's daughter was born on New Year's Eve, the clock struck midnight, 2019 was...
46 Road Deaths on Songkran’s 1st ‘Dangerous Day’
BANGKOK — Nearly 500 road accidents have already killed 46 people on the first day of the “seven dangerous days” of Songkran.
Disney Unveils New Streaming Service to Debut Late This Year
SAN FRANCISCO — Disney raised the curtain on a hotly anticipated video steaming service that's aiming to topple industry pioneer Netflix, once a valuable ally of the Magic Kingdom.
WikiLeaks’ Assange Arrested in London, Withdrawn Asylum Status
LONDON — Ecuador's president said Thursday his government withdrew asylum status for WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange in Ecuador's embassy in London, citing "repeated violations of international conventions and daily-life protocols."
