Next 2 Weeks ‘Crucial’ in Lockdown Lifting Decisions
BANGKOK — The question of whether to lift or reimpose coronavirus restrictions in Bangkok would depend on the situations in the next two weeks, a health official said.
Fire Damages Pattaya Nightclub Popular With Indian Tourists
PATTAYA (AP) — A fire in Pattaya, the Thai seaside resort city southeast of Bangkok known for its racy nightlife, has badly damaged a large nightclub catering to Indian tourists, officials said Monday.
Taliban: Women Can Study in Gender-Segregated Universities
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Women in Afghanistan can continue to study in universities, including at post-graduate levels, but classrooms will be gender-segregated and Islamic dress is compulsory, the Taliban government's new higher education minister said Sunday.
China’s FM Wang Offers Aid and Friendship on Cambodia Visit
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) — Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen said Sunday that China has agreed to provide the Southeast Asian nation with grant aid of 1.75 billion yuan ($272 million), announcing the assistance during a visit by Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi.
Biden Marks 9/11 Anniversary With Tribute, Call for Unity
NEW YORK (AP) — President Joe Biden is making an appeal for the nation to reclaim the spirit of cooperation that sprung up in the days following the 9/11 terror attacks as he commemorates those who died 20 years ago.
From 9/11’s Ashes, a New World Took Shape. It Did Not Last.
In the ghastly rubble of Ground Zero's fallen towers 20 years ago, Hour Zero arrived, a chance to start anew.
Hong Kong Tiananmen Vigil Leaders Charged With Subversion
HONG KONG (AP) — Three leaders of the the group that organized an annual Tiananmen candlelight vigil were being held in custody Friday after...
PM Insists on Oct. 1 Tourist Reopening for 5 Provinces
BANGKOK — Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha is confident to move ahead with a plan to reopen five provinces to tourists amid the coronavirus pandemic, a government spokesman said Thursday.
China Chases ‘Rejuvenation’ With Control of Tycoons, Society
BEIJING (AP) — An avalanche of changes launched by China’s ruling Communist Party has jolted everyone from tech billionaires to school kids. Behind them: President Xi Jinping’s vision of making a more powerful, prosperous country by reviving revolutionary ideals, with more economic equality and tighter party control over society and entrepreneurs.
Rights Experts Express Regret Over Myanmar Uprising Call
BANGKOK (AP) — Several prominent former U.N. human rights experts expressed regret Wednesday that a leading resistance organization in Myanmar has called for a nationwide armed uprising against the country's military government.
