Strolling Through Kolkata’s Colonial Past
KOLKATA, India — The British left footprints across their far-flung colonial empire from Toronto to Yangon. But nowhere is there as vast and varied a collection of heritage architecture than in Kolkata.
'Missing' British Backpacker Found at Krabi Airport
KRABI — A British backpacker reported missing by her mother has been found at Krabi International Airport, police said.
1932 Coup Inspires Young Protesters to Question Official History
BANGKOK — The revolution that introduced democracy to Thailand may have taken place almost a century ago, but for many young people, it’s as new as yesterday.
In Major Blow, 2 Key Ministers Quit Boris Johnson Government
LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was clinging to power Tuesday after two of his most senior Cabinet ministers quit, saying they had lost confidence in Johnson’s leadership amid shifting explanations about his handling of a sexual misconduct scandal.
Abbot Defends Botched Makeover of 300-Year-Old Temple
SAMUT PRAKAN — The abbot of a temple dating to the late Ayutthaya period said his choice to remodel the site with industrial material was practical and in accordance with his philosophy of Buddhism.
Peng Shuai Tells Paper She Never Wrote of Being Assaulted
BEIJING (AP) — Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai has denied saying she was sexually assaulted, despite a November social media post attributed to her that accused a former top Communist Party official of forcing her into sex.
Korat Footballer Denies Assaulting University Student
KORAT — A football player from a prominent Korat club denied sexually assaulting a 25-year-old university student in her room as alleged.
Belgian Police Uncover New Year's Terrorist Plot, Arrest Two Suspects
BRUSSELS — Two people have been arrested after Belgian investigators uncovered plans for terrorist attacks that would target landmarks in the capital Brussels during New Year's festivities, prosecutors said Tuesday.
Police Arrest Man For Taking Clips Under Skirts of 430 Women
On October 2, Metropolitan Police officers and Police Cyber Taskforce Team 5 worked together to investigate Tass Sameupak, 29, who was accused of stealthily...
Man United Beats Liverpool 4-3 After Extra Time to Advance to FA Cup Semifinals
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — There’s still some fight left in Manchester United.
With the season hanging in the balance, Erik ten Hag’s team produced one...