Cambodian opposition’s parliament seats reallocated to smaller parties after ban
PHNOM PENH (Reuters) – Parliamentary seats held by Cambodia’s recently banned opposition party were reallocated on Thursday to smaller parties that had failed to win any seats in the last election, the National Election Committee said.
Exclusive: India pares back planned funding for crucial public health scheme
NEW DELHI (Reuters) – India has approved a three-year budget for its flagship public health program almost 20 percent lower than what the health ministry said was needed, according to sources and previously unreported government documents reviewed by R…
China’s internet regulator denounces its former chief now under investigation
BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s internet regulator had said it will purge the “evil influence” of its former top official who the ruling Communist Party has put under investigation for suspected corruption.
Australia urges strong, sustained U.S. engagement in Asia, warns on China
SYDNEY (Reuters) – Australia called on Thursday on the United States to build a strong presence in Asia and bolster ties with “like-minded” partners while warning against China’s rising influence.
Cuba, North Korea reject ‘unilateral and arbitrary’ U.S. demands
HAVANA (Reuters) – Cuba’s foreign minister and his North Korean counterpart rejected the United States’ “unilateral and arbitrary” demands on Wednesday while expressing concern about escalating tensions on the Korean peninsula, the ministry said.
China must enhance protection of intellectual property rights: Premier Li
SHANGHAI (Reuters) – It is strategically important for China’s economy that the country enhances protection of intellectual property rights, the state news agency Xinhua quoted Premier Li Keqiang as saying, as the cabinet promised to improve regulation…
China tells Myanmar military it wants closer ties
BEIJING (Reuters) – China wants closer ties with Myanmar’s military to help protect regional peace and security, a senior Chinese general told the visiting head of the southeast Asian country’s army.
South Korea considers scrapping exercise with U.S. for Olympics: Yonhap
SEOUL (Reuters) – South Korea is considering scrapping a regular military exercise with U.S. forces next year to minimize the risk of an aggressive North Korean reaction during the Winter Olympics in the South, the Yonhap news agency reported on Thursd…
Waiting for May, Brussels eyes December Brexit deal
BRUSSELS (Reuters) – When Theresa May visits Brussels on Friday, EU negotiators will be listening intently for signs the British prime minister is preparing to risk a domestic backlash and raise her offer to secure a Brexit deal in December.
Canada data shows 10 percent of Haitian border crossers get refugee status
TORONTO (Reuters) – Canada has granted refugee status to about 10 percent of the 298 Haitian border crossers whose applications have been processed this year, according to government data released on Wednesday.
