Grandma ‘Over 100 Years Old’ Gets Royal Honor
SAMUT SONGKHRAM — An elderly woman who’s reputed to be over 100 years old was enrolled into His Majesty the King’s free healthcare program on Monday.
A Week in Chinese Tech: Smart Lamp Posts and Facial Recognition
BEIJING (Xinhua) — The following are the highlights of China’s key technology news from the past week:
Pigeon Poops on Politico Discussing Pigeon Poop Problem
CHICAGO (AP) — A pigeon apparently didn’t think much of a lawmaker’s ideas to address a messy situation at a Chicago Transit Authority stop known by some as “pigeon poop station.”
In Leaderless Hong Kong Movement, Joshua Wong Just 1 Voice
HONG KONG (AP) — Overseas, Joshua Wong has emerged as a prominent face of Hong Kong’s months-long protests for full democracy. At home, he is just another protester.
Celebrity Giant Panda Chuang Chuang Dies at 19
CHIANG MAI — The much beloved giant panda Chuang Chuang died of unknown cause on Monday evening while living in Chiang Mai Zoo, according to an official announcement.
Nearly 3,000 Beijing Villages Go Coal-Free
BEIJING (Xinhua) — A total of 2,963 villages in Beijing had gone coal-free by the end of 2018, with around 1.1 million rural households switching to clean energy for winter heating, said the Beijing Municipal Bureau of Agriculture and Rural Affairs Tuesday.
The New York Times Faces Questions Over Kavanaugh Story
NEW YORK (AP) — Between an offensive tweet and a significant revision, The New York Times' handling of a new sexual misconduct allegation against...
Hong Kong Police Say Complaint to UNHRC Groundless
HONG KONG (Xinhua) —The Hong Kong police on Tuesday refuted accusations made by a member of Hong Kong's Legislative Council (LegCo) at the Human Rights Council of United Nations (UNHRC) regarding the police's law enforcement operations since June.
History and Pastries: French Residence Offers Free Tour This Saturday
BANGKOK — The historic riverside French Ambassador’s Residence will be open to the general public on Saturday in celebration of the first time a Siamese Envoy visited France.
Half of the Tigers Seized from Tiger Temple Now Dead
Update: The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation announced Monday afternoon that the tigers were infected with canine distemper virus, which they might...
