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Journalist at Site Critical of Duterte Arrested in 2nd Case

MANILA — The head of a Philippine online news site, among media agencies deemed critical of President Rodrigo Duterte, was arrested again Friday, this time over an alleged investment violation.

Rangers Rescue Baby Elephants From Muddy Pond (Video)

NAKHON RATCHASIMA — Six baby elephants stuck in a muddy pond were successfully rescued Thursday. Thap Lan National Park rangers took five hours to dig...
An Ethiopian Boeing 737 Max 8 takes off in February from Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv, Israel. Photo: LLBG Spotter / Wikimedia Commons

FAA Defends Reliance on Aircraft Makers to Certify Jets

WASHINGTON — Under fire from lawmakers on Capitol Hill over the two deadly Boeing crashes, the head of the Federal Aviation Administration on Wednesday...

A Look at Alleged Raiders of North Korean Embassy in Madrid

SEOUL, South Korea — The 10 people who allegedly raided the North Korean Embassy in Madrid last month belong to a mysterious dissident organization...
A file photo of a canalside path in Bang Kachao, Samut Prakan.

Govt Moves to Protect Bangkok’s Famed ‘Green Lung’

BANGKOK — The government on Thursday banned large-scale constructions or waste disposal in a river island south of the capital renowned for its lush nature.

Bangkok Roads to Close 5 Days During King’s Coronation (Maps)

BANGKOK — For five days several roads in the capital city will be closed to traffic for the royal coronation ceremony.
A man breakdances in 2016.

Breakdancing Makes Next Move to Olympic Status at Paris 2024

LAUSANNE, Switzerland — Breakdancing and three other sports have made the next move toward becoming medal events at the 2024 Paris Olympics. The International Olympic...

9 Arrested for Sharing Election Hoax News

BANGKOK — Police said Wednesday they arrested a group of netizens who shared hoax news about the Election Commission.
In this grab taken from video, Britain's Prime Minister Theresa May speaks during Prime Minister's Questions in the House of Commons, London, Wednesday March 27, 2019. Photo: House of Commons/PA via AP

UK’s May Offers to Step Down If Brexit Deal Passed

LONDON — British Prime Minister Theresa May offered up her job in exchange for her Brexit deal Wednesday, telling colleagues she would quit within weeks if the agreement was passed and Britain left the European Union.
In this Sept. 17, 2015 file photo, Dronjie, 69, sits in his home near two posters displaying the images of current and former leaders of China in Lhasa, capital of the Tibet Autonomous Region of China. Photo: Aritz Parra / Associated Press

China Defends Tibet Policies, Bashes Exile Government

BEIJING — Chinese officials responsible for Tibet praised development in the Himalayan region in the 60 years since the suppression of an uprising against Beijing's rule.

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