U.S. citizen arrested during protests in Nicaragua killed in prison shooting
The Nicaraguan government said on Thursday a man arrested in May last year during months of anti-government protests was killed in a shooting at the prison near Managua where he was being held.
Architect I.M. Pei dies at age 102: New York Times
I.M. Pei, whose modern designs and high-profile projects made him one of the best-known and most prolific architects of the 20th century, has died, the New York Times reported on Thursday. He was 102.
Factbox: Selected works of architect I.M. Pei
I.M. Pei, whose modern designs and high-profile projects made him one of the best-known and most prolific architects of the 20th century, has died, the New York Times reported on Thursday. He was 102.
What they left behind: Sri Lanka’s Easter Sunday bombing victims
In Sri Lanka’s capital, Colombo, a lane that used to be alive with the sound of children playing is silent.
Iron ore mine floods in northeastern China trapping nine workers: media
An accident occurred at a newly launched iron ore mine in China’s northeastern province of Heilongjiang on Friday morning, leaving nine people trapped underground, Chinese state media reported.
Australian politicians scramble to win over undecided voters, honor former PM
Australian politicians scrambled to win over undecided voters on Friday, the last day of a general election campaign that has ended in mourning for one of the country’s most popular leaders.
Taiwan parliament weighs landmark same-sex measures ahead of vote
Taiwan’s parliament on Friday discussed measures to legalize same-sex marriage ahead of a landmark vote that could make the self-ruled island the first in Asia to adopt such legislation, despite deep divisions over marriage equality.
Taiwan parliament begins discussion of landmark same-sex legislation
Taiwan’s parliament on Friday began discussion of a landmark bill to legalize same-sex marriage, amid a heated debate over marriage equality that has divided the self-ruled island.
Australian politicians woo voters on Chinese social media app WeChat
Australia’s longest-serving government politician, conservative Kevin Andrews, is campaigning on Chinese social media app WeChat to fight off a challenge from a Chinese-speaking rival in Saturday’s election.
Pompeo meets with Hong Kong pro-democracy leader
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo met with Hong Kong pro-democracy leader Martin Lee on Thursday, the State Department said, as Hong Kong activists seek to derail a proposed extradition law pushed by Beijing.
