South Korean chat app becomes new outlet for #MeToo movement
SEOUL (Reuters) – A chat app where South Koreans can anonymously dish the dirt on their misbehaving bosses and colleagues is belatedly stirring the country’s #MeToo movement, shedding new light on sexual harassment in the heavily male-dominated corporate culture.
Colombia boosts security after looting at stores with ties to FARC
BOGOTA (Reuters) – Colombian armed forces on Wednesday stepped up security after mobs broke windows and stole food at 16 supermarkets in Bogota and other cities that the government said are a front for hiding assets of former FARC rebels.
Indonesian president puts off signing law protecting parliament
JAKARTA (Reuters) – Indonesian President Joko Widodo has delayed signing a draft law that would allow parliament to crack down on criticism aimed at its members or the legislature, suggesting it could undermine the quality of the country’s democracy.
Germany suspends visas for Cambodian government members over crackdown
PHNOM PENH (Reuters) – Germany said on Thursday it has suspended preferential visas for private travel by members of Cambodia’s government, including Prime Minister Hun Sen, following a government crackdown on the opposition.
Explosive device thrown at U.S. embassy building in Montenegro
PODGORICA (Reuters) – An unknown person threw an explosive device, probably a hand grenade, at the United States embassy building in Podgorica, the capital of Montenegro, before blowing himself up, the government said on Thursday.
Greek parliament decides to probe politicians in alleged drug bribery case
ATHENS (Reuters) – Greece’s parliament voted early on Thursday to set up a committee that will investigate politicians, including former prime ministers, over allegations of bribery by the Swiss drugmaker Novartis.
Australian leader to raise China, Trans-Pacific trade deal in Trump talks
SYDNEY (Reuters) – China’s rising power and a resurgent trans-Pacific trade pact will be at the top of the agenda when Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull and U.S. President Donald Trump meet in Washington this week, an Australian official said …
South Korea splurges on sister of Kim Jong Un; drops his name from border broadcasts
SEOUL (Reuters) – South Korea spent around 240 million won ($223,237) on the younger sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and her entourage during their three-day visit for the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics, a government official said on Thursday.
Venezuela evangelical candidate pushes Christian values in midst of crisis
CARACAS (Reuters) – A Venezuelan evangelical pastor who is running for president said on Wednesday that religious leaders have earned the right to enter politics in Latin America due to the failure of politicians in the region, where Protestant candida…
Floating Island: New home for Rohingya refugees emerges in Bay of Bengal
DHAKA/BHASAN CHAR/COX’S BAZAR, Bangladesh (Reuters) – Bangladesh is racing to turn an uninhabited and muddy Bay of Bengal island into home for 100,000 Rohingya Muslims who have fled a military crackdown in Myanmar, amid conflicting signals from top Ban…
