Four of six Japanese detained in China return to Japan
TOKYO (Reuters) – Four of six Japanese citizens detained in China since March on suspicion of “illegal activities” have been released, Japan’s top government spokesman said on Thursday.
Exclusive: Russia used Facebook to try to spy on Macron campaign – sources
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – Russian intelligence agents attempted to spy on President Emmanuel Macron’s election campaign earlier this year by creating phony Facebook personas, according to a U.S. congressman and two other people briefed on the effort.
Exclusive: Russia used Facebook to try to spy on Macron campaign – sources
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – Russian intelligence agents attempted to spy on President Emmanuel Macron’s election campaign earlier this year by creating phony Facebook personas, according to a U.S. Congressman and two other people briefed on the effort.
Three hundred UK charities hit by global crackdown on illegal funds
LONDON (Reuters) – More than 300 UK-based charities have had their bank accounts closed in the last two years after being caught up in a global crackdown on illegal money flows, forcing the government to explore how to allow them easier access to the financial system.
Three hundred UK charities hit by global crackdown on illegal funds
LONDON (Reuters) – More than 300 UK-based charities have had their bank accounts closed in the last two years after being caught up in a global crackdown on illegal money flows, forcing the government to explore how to allow them easier access to the financial system.
Taiwan protests against Cambodia sending Taiwanese fraud suspects to China
TAIPEI (Reuters) – Taiwan has lodged a protest against Cambodia’s decision to send suspects in a telecoms fraud scheme, including seven Taiwanese nationals, to China for investigation, the self-ruled island’s foreign ministry said on Thursday.
Taiwan protests against Cambodia sending Taiwanese fraud suspects to China
TAIPEI (Reuters) – Taiwan has lodged a protest against Cambodia’s decision to send suspects in a telecoms fraud scheme, including seven Taiwanese nationals, to China for investigation, the self-ruled island’s foreign ministry said on Thursday.
Former Japanese defense minister may replace scandal-hit Inada: media
TOKYO (Reuters) – A former Japanese defense minister may be chosen to replace the embattled incumbent minister, who is under pressure due to a cover-up scandal that has reportedly also prompted the army chief to resign, media said on Thursday.
Chinese police detain 67 after protest in Beijing
BEIJING (Reuters) – Police in the Chinese capital have detained 67 people for disturbing social order after demonstrators gathered to stage a rare protest in Beijing, complaining that the government was unfairly targeting a charity.
Britain and Australia urge China to do more on North Korea threat
SYDNEY (Reuters) – Britain and Australia urged China on Thursday to do more to persuade North Korea to drop its nuclear and missile programmes.
