Voting, Governance and Clerical Power in Iran
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Iranians vote Friday for the next president of the Islamic Republic, but how does that elected leader fit into the country's clerically managed government that approves candidates ultimately overseen by its supreme leader?
CIA Nominee Toughens Interrogation Stance, Picks up Support
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump's CIA nominee appeared to be on a path toward confirmation as she picked up support from key Democrats Tuesday and toughened her public stance against harsh interrogation.
Usain Bolt Trains for 1st Time With Central Coast Mariners
GOSFORD, Australia — Usain Bolt practiced with Australian football club Central Coast Mariners for the first time Tuesday, taking part in light passing drills...
2 School Boys 'Rape And Murder' 14-Year-Old Girl
(10 October) The police in Nakhon Ratchasima province have arrested two juveniles accused of rape and murder a 14-year-old girl.
Russian 'Temple Intruder' Stabs Policeman While In Custody
MAE HONG SON — One of the two Russian men who were arrested for breaking into a temple in northern Thailand on Sunday stabbed a police officer while in custody yesterday, police say.
Three Suspected Militants Shot Dead at Southern School
PATTANI — Three suspected insurgents were killed in a heated gunfight with security officers at a religious school in Pattani province today.
Soldiers, Police Sweep Southern Home of Thai Bombing Suspect
PHANG NGA — For three months, bombing suspect Wanna Suansan has not returned to her home in the south of Thailand, her family said today.
Moved to Pity, Tuk-Tuk Hero Gives Reward to Thief
CHIANG MAI — Being a hero one time over wasn’t enough for Chiang Mai tuk-tuk driver Withoon Wattanakijjakul.
Seven killed in knife attack at Chinese hospital
Six nurses and a building manager are killed in north-eastern China in an early morning knife attack at a hospital dormitory.
Singapore's Lee Kuan Yew Suffering Fom Severe Pneumonia
SINGAPORE (DPA) - Singapore's first prime minister, Lee Kuan Yew, is in an intensive care unit after being diagnosed with severe pneumonia, the office of the current premier said Saturday.
