For Girls and Gifts and Bribes, Cambodian-American Navy Commander Jailed 6.5 Years
SAN DIEGO, Calif. — A Navy commander who fled Cambodia's killing fields as a boy to grow up to become a decorated U.S. military officer was sentenced Friday to 78 months in prison for providing classified ship schedules in exchange for the services of prostitutes, theater tickets and other gifts from a Malaysian defense contractor.
World Surf Tour Event Suspended After Shark Attack
PERTH, Australia — A professional surfing event off Western Australia was briefly suspended Monday after a shark attack nearby.
Trump Claims Japan’s PM Nominated Him for Nobel Peace Prize
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump claimed Friday that Japan's prime minister had nominated him for a Nobel Peace Prize for opening a dialogue with...
Myanmar Forces Arrest Comedian, Break up Doctors’ Protest
YANGON (AP) — Authorities in Myanmar arrested the country’s best-known comedian on Tuesday as they continue to crack down on people they accuse of helping incite nationwide protests against February's military coup.
‘Squid Game’ Strikes Nerve in Debt-Ridden South Korea
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — “Squid Game," a brutal Netflix survival drama about desperate adults competing in deadly children’s games for a chance to escape severe debt, hit a little too close to home for Lee Chang-keun.
Critics Slam Megaproject’s Transparency Exemption
BANGKOK — A transparency activist announced Thursday he would file a complaint over the government’s exemption of a multibillion tourism landmark from the usual competitive bidding protocol.
Midnight Motorcycle Race Leads to One Death
AYUTTHAYA — A 20-year-old man was killed and two injured early Tuesday morning after the three took part in a midnight motorcycle race that...
Trend of Solar Panels on the Roof Needs Govt To Cut Red Tape
Many families and businesses adopt solar panels on the roof as an alternative source of electricity to reduce their electricity bill, which rises sharply...
Robot Probes Show Japan Reactor Cleanup Worse Than Expected
TOKYO — Robot probes sent to one of Japan's wrecked Fukushima nuclear reactors have suggested worse-than-anticipated challenges for the plant's ongoing cleanup.
Zimbabwe Army Has Mugabe, Wife in Custody, Controls Capital
HARARE, Zimbabwe — Zimbabwe's army said Wednesday it has President Robert Mugabe and his wife in custody and is securing government offices and patrolling the capital's streets following a night of unrest that included a military takeover of the state broadcaster.
