Bangkok Unhealthy Salty Tap Water To Persist Through Feb.
BANGKOK — Drought and a surge in sea levels is why Bangkokians’ tap water is tasting saltier than usual – and the authorities are not planning to do anything about it.
Japan To Set Fines for Refusal to Comply With Antivirus Measures
TOKYO (Kyodo) — Japan's parliament on Wednesday is set to enact laws that will introduce fines for people and businesses that do not comply with restrictions imposed to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus.
Moscow Court Orders Kremlin Foe Navalny To Prison
MOSCOW (AP) — A Moscow court on Tuesday ordered Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny to prison for more than 2 1/2 years, finding that he violated the terms of his probation while recuperating in Germany from nerve-agent poisoning. The ruling ignited protests in Moscow and St. Petersburg.
China Strips License From Second Lawyer for HK Activists
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — A second Chinese lawyer who represented a Hong Kong pro-democracy activist was stripped of his license on Tuesday as Beijing attempts to crush opposition to its tighter control over the territory.
84-Yr-Old Thai Man Murdered in U.S. Was ‘Victim of Hate Crime’
SAN FRANCISCO — Video of the deadly assault of an elderly Thai man in the U.S. was released on Monday by his family, who suspected it to be a hate crime.
Japanese Manufacturers Halt Production in Myanmar After Coup
TOKYO (Kyodo) — Japanese automaker Suzuki Motor Corp. and auto parts maker Denso Corp. said Tuesday they have halted production in Myanmar to ensure the safety of their employees following a military coup the previous day.
Myanmar, Russia Pose Early Tests for Biden’s Foreign Policy
WASHINGTON (AP) — A military coup in Myanmar and a mass crackdown on dissidents in Russia are presenting early tests for the Biden administration as it tries to reestablish American primacy as a worldwide pro-democracy leader.
Officials Reject Claim That Gov’t Turned Down Indian Vaccine Offer
BANGKOK — Government officials on Monday cast doubt on a news report claiming that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs turned down an opportunity to buy 2 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine from India.
Army Whistleblower: Not Enough Done to Prevent Another Korat Massacre
BANGKOK — A prominent critic of the armed forces on Monday warned that the deadly shooting rampage in Korat last year is bound to happen again if the army fails to address problems within its ranks.
Myanmar Military Stages Coup, Aung San Suu Kyi Detained
NAYPYITAW, Myanmar (AP) — Myanmar military television says the military has taken control of the country for one year.
