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Wed, November 25, 2020 | 08:27

Duterte says he has 'no problem' with being held responsible for drug killings

Duterte says he has 'no problem' with being held responsible for drug killings

The Philippine president has said he has no problem with being held responsible for the many killings under his anti-drugs crackdown, adding that he was ready to face charges that could land him in jail, though not charges of crimes against humanity. President Rodrigo Duterte's televised remarks Monday night were among his clearest acknowledgement of the prospects that he cou...

2020-10-20 15:31

Thai authorities seek to censor coverage of student protests

Thai authorities seek to censor coverage of student protests

Thai authorities worked Monday to stem a growing tide of protests calling for the prime minister to resign by threatening to censor news coverage, raiding a publishing house and attempting to block the Telegram messaging app used by demonstrators.

2020-10-20 10:19

Japan, Vietnam agree to boost defense ties, resume flights

Japan, Vietnam agree to boost defense ties, resume flights

Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga, in his first overseas summit since taking office last month, agreed with his Vietnamese counterpart to step up defense and security cooperation in the face of China's expanding influence in the region.

2020-10-19 21:11

Thai authorities seek to censor coverage of student protests

Thai authorities seek to censor coverage of student protests

Thai authorities worked Monday to stem a growing tide of protests calling for the prime minister to resign by threatening to censor news coverage, raiding a publishing house and attempting to block the Telegram messaging app used by demonstrators.

2020-10-19 21:04

Armenia, Azerbaijan blame each other for truce violations

Armenia, Azerbaijan blame each other for truce violations

Despite a second attempt at a cease-fire, Armenia and Azerbaijan traded accusations Sunday of violating the new truce in their destructive conflict over the separatist region of Nagorno-Karabakh. The latest truce, which was announced Saturday and took force at midnight, was the second attempt to establish a cease-fire since heavy fighting between Armenian and Azerbaijani forc...

2020-10-19 14:55

China's economy accelerates as virus recovery gains strength

China's economy accelerates as virus recovery gains strength

China's shaky economic recovery from the coronavirus pandemic is gaining strength as consumers return to shopping malls and auto dealerships while the United States and Europe endure painful contractions. The world's second-largest economy expanded by 4.9% over a year ago in the three months ending in September, official data showed Monday. Retail spending rebounded to above ...

2020-10-19 13:26

'We are all leaders today': Arrests don't stop Thai protests

'We are all leaders today': Arrests don't stop Thai protests

"They think arresting the leaders will stop us. It's no use. We are all leaders today," 24-year-old Pla said as she addressed thousands of protesters at Bangkok's Victory Monument on Sunday. Despite the arrest of many of Thailand's most high profile protest leaders over the past week, demonstrations have grown, with ever louder calls for the ousting of Prime Minister Prayuth ...

2020-10-19 10:39

Thai protesters carry on demonstrations despite warnings

Thai protesters carry on demonstrations despite warnings

Pro-democracy activists in Thailand launched their fifth straight days of protests on Sunday, scheduling demonstrations not just in the capital but also at several other locations around the country. The demonstrators received a new warning from police that they are violating the law. On Saturday, however, few people were arrested as peaceful rallies were held at several poin...

2020-10-18 21:11

Singapore's world-first face scan plan sparks privacy concerns

Singapore's world-first face scan plan sparks privacy concerns

Singapore will become the world's first country to use facial verification in its national ID scheme, but privacy advocates are alarmed by what they say is an intrusive system vulnerable to abuse. From next year, millions of people living in the city-state will be able to access government agencies, banking services and other amenities with a quick face scan.

2020-10-18 13:22

Japan's populist, pragmatic new PM Suga pushes Abe's vision

Japan's populist, pragmatic new PM Suga pushes Abe's vision

Japan's new prime minister, Yoshihide Suga, leaves Sunday on his first overseas foray since taking over from his former boss Shinzo Abe last month, heading to Vietnam and Indonesia. The choice to visit Southeast Asia underscores Japan's efforts to counter Chinese influence and build stronger economic and defense ties in the region, much in line with Abe's vision.

2020-10-18 11:31

South Korea voices 'deep regrets' over Suga's offering to Yasukuni war shrine

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