Indonesia Struggles to Recover Quake’s Dead, Help The Living
TANJUNG — The rescue team had done everything it could to locate the body of the man, who had been killed instantly when a...
Dusit Zoo Closure Delayed to October
BANGKOK — It’s time to say goodbye to Thailand’s oldest zoo.
Duterte Berates, Threatens to Kill Corrupt Police on Live TV
MANILA — Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on Tuesday threatened to kill corrupt police, including those accused of involvement in illegal drugs and other crimes,...
Tesla CEO Drops Latest Bombshell With $72B Buyout Proposal
SAN FRANCISCO — Tesla CEO Elon Musk is gearing up to lead a buyout of the electric car maker in a stunning move that...
German Couple Convicted of Rape, Online Sale of Young Son
BERLIN — A German mother and her partner were convicted and jailed Tuesday for repeatedly raping the woman's young son and selling him to...
Potential Watchdogs on Rights Commission’s Uncertain Future
BANGKOK — The three most credible voices for human rights vying for spots on the National Human Rights Commission said the body must take...
For God or Party? China’s Christians Face Test of Faith
NANYANG, China — The 62-year-old Chinese shopkeeper had waited nearly his entire adult life to see his dream of building a church come true –...
Court Rules Mom-in-Law, Not Wife, Ordered Hit on Olympian
BANGKOK — A woman convicted to die for murdering her husband, the late Olympic shooter Jakkrit “Ex” Panichpatikum, had her sentence overturned Tuesday on appeal.
Facial Recognition System Set To Be Used In Olympic Security
TOKYO — A facial recognition system will be used across an Olympics for the first time as Tokyo organizers work to keep security tight...
Joel Robuchon, Michelin-Starred French Master Chef, 73
PARIS — Joel Robuchon, a master chef who shook up the stuffy world of French haute cuisine by showing diners the delights of the simple mashed potato and a peek at a restaurant kitchen, has died at 73.
