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United Nations, European Union worry Hong Kong's new security law could threaten human rights

March 20, 2024

United Nations, European Union worry Hong Kong's new security law could threaten human rights

The European Union and United Nations are concerned that Hong Kong's new national security bill, Article 23, could threaten human rights in the city.

Vietnam's president resigns amid intense anti-corruption campaign

March 20, 2024

Vietnam's president resigns amid intense anti-corruption campaign

Vietnamese President Vo Van Thuong resigned on Wednesday amid an anti-corruption campaign. The Communist Party accepted Thuong's resignation, citing violations.

6 rescued after boat carrying dozens of Rohingya Muslim migrants capsizes in Indonesia

March 20, 2024

6 rescued after boat carrying dozens of Rohingya Muslim migrants capsizes in Indonesia

A wooden boat carrying dozens of Rohingya Muslims capsized on Wednesday off the coast of Kuala Bubon beach in Indonesia. Local fishermen rescued six people.

Seven dead, 2 missing after South Korean tanker capsizes off Japan

March 20, 2024

Seven dead, 2 missing after South Korean tanker capsizes off Japan

Japan's Coast Guard is conducting a rescue operation after the South Korean tanker Keoyoung Sun capsized off Mutsure Island, killing seven of its crew.

UN chief decries Burma conflict as airstrikes kill 2 dozen Rohingya villagers

March 19, 2024

UN chief decries Burma conflict as airstrikes kill 2 dozen Rohingya villagers

U.N. Secretary General António Guterres on Monday condemned escalating violence in Burma, following airstrikes that killed at least 25 Rohingya villagers.

Cambodia's prime minister bans musical horns on vehicles to curb dangerous street dancing

March 19, 2024

Cambodia's prime minister bans musical horns on vehicles to curb dangerous street dancing

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Mane has issued a ban on musical horns on vehicles after videos surfaced on social media showing people dancing on roadsides.

Armenia's prime minister urges swift border agreement to avoid conflict with Azerbaijan

March 19, 2024

Armenia's prime minister urges swift border agreement to avoid conflict with Azerbaijan

Armenia's Prime Minister has voiced the urgency of defining the border with Azerbaijan to prevent further conflict, despite an agreement to negotiate a peace treaty.

$510 for jerseys, $150 for caps: Ohtani merch sells at sky-high prices in his native Japan

March 18, 2024

$510 for jerseys, $150 for caps: Ohtani merch sells at sky-high prices in his native Japan

Merchandise for Los Angeles baseball superstar Shohei Ohtani regularly sells for exorbitant prices in his native Japan, with Dodgers gear quickly replacing its Angels counterparts.

North Korea fires missiles in Sea of Japan days after US military drill with the South

March 18, 2024

North Korea fires missiles in Sea of Japan days after US military drill with the South

North Korea fired a missile into the Sea of Japan Monday after the U.S. engaged in what the North regards as provocative military drills with its southern neighbor.

FBI returns 22 artifacts looted after Battle of Okinawa to Japan following Massachusetts family's discovery

March 17, 2024

FBI returns 22 artifacts looted after Battle of Okinawa to Japan following Massachusetts family's discovery

The FBI says it has returned 22 artifacts to Japan after a Massachusetts family found them in the personal effects of their World War II veteran father.