Vietnam Woman Pleads Guilty to Lesser Charge in Kim Killing
SHAH ALAM, Malaysia — A Vietnamese woman who is the only suspect in custody for the killing of the North Korean leader's brother pleaded guilty to a lesser charge in a Malaysian court Monday and her lawyer asked for leniency.
Japan Says Name for New Era of Naruhito Will Be ‘Reiwa’
TOKYO — The name of the era of Japan's soon-to-be-emperor Naruhito will be "Reiwa," the government announced Monday.
BTS Skytrain Awarded ‘Best Transport in the World’
BANGKOK — Bangkokians have yet another reason to be proud of their city after an international travel consultant named the capital’s skytrain system “the best in the world.”
Chiang Mai’s Songkran Starts Early to Combat PM2.5 Particles
CHIANG MAI — Thai New Year’s water festival will arrive early in Chiang Mai this year as the government seeks public participation to combat the city's persistent air pollution.
‘Luang Cave: The Musical’ to Star Elon Musk
CHIANG RAI — Tech entrepreneur and futurist Elon Musk will take to the stage as an actor for the first time in July, according to a leaked script of an upcoming play based on last year’s daring rescue of 12 young footballers and their coach.
N. Korea Calls for Investigation Into Madrid Embassy Attack
TOKYO — North Korea said Sunday it wants an investigation into a raid on its embassy in Spain last month, calling it a "grave terrorist attack" and an act of extortion that violates international law.
Cities Go Dark for Earth Hour, Bring Light to Climate Change
NEW YORK — Cities around the world marked Earth Hour on Saturday by turning off lights at 8:30 p.m. local time in a call for global action on climate change.
Philippine Police Kill 14 Men Rights Groups Say Were Farmers
BACOLOD, Philippines — Philippine police said Sunday 14 suspected communist rebels were killed after they opened fire during raids in a central province, but rights groups countered the men were farmers and the latest victims of extrajudicial killings.
Northern University Cancels Classes Due to Smog
CHIANG RAI — A university in Chiang Rai province said its students will be dismissed for two days as air pollution continues to swell in the north.
Proposed Hong Kong Extradition Law Changes Spark Concerns
HONG KONG — Business and human rights groups are expressing concern over proposed changes to Hong Kong's extradition law that would allow suspects to be sent to mainland China where they say they could be subject to torture and unfair prosecution.
