‘Buddhism under threat’: Thai election gives platform to radicals
A clothing and cosmetics model and a former monk are campaigning together for Thailand’s election at a market outside Bangkok. The message: Buddhism is under threat.
China praises Pakistan’s ‘restraint’ over Kashmir tensions
China has praised Pakistan’s “restraint” and willingness to talk with India to ease tensions between the two countries after a deadly bombing in Indian-controlled Kashmir last month.
Movement at North Korea ICBM plant viewed as missile-related: South Korea
New activities have been detected at a North Korean intercontinental ballistic missiles plant, South Korean media said on Thursday, as U.S. President Donald Trump said he would be very disappointed if Pyongyang rebuilt a rocket site.
Australia’s Cardinal Pell sued for alleged child abuse in 1970s
Australia’s Cardinal George Pell, in jail awaiting sentencing on five child sex offences, is being sued in the Supreme Court of Victoria for another alleged child abuse offense.
Venezuela releases American journalist after full day in custody: media
Venezuela’s government released an American journalist and his local colleague on Wednesday, after they spent more than 12 hours in custody in a move that drew further international condemnation of socialist President Nicolas Maduro’s government.
Venezuelan authorities release U.S. journalist after day in custody -media
Venezuelan authorities released American journalist Cody Weddle on Wednesday evening following his arrest in the morning, Miami television station WPLG Local 10 reported.
South Korea agency says movement at Pyongyang ICBM research complex detected: newspaper
South Korea’s National Intelligence Service said movements of supply transport vehicles were detected at North Korea’s missile research facilities at Sanumdong and that it practically viewed it as missile-related activity, a South Korean newspaper repo…
Ex-aide to Canada PM denies wrongdoing over SNC-Lavalin; Trudeau to address crisis
A former top aide to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau denied on Wednesday inappropriately pressuring a Cabinet member to help a major company as Trudeau planned to address a scandal that is threatening his prospects in an October election.
Trump would be ‘very disappointed’ in Kim if North Korea rebuilding rocket site
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he would be very disappointed in North Korean leader Kim Jong Un if reports about rebuilding at a rocket launch site in North Korea were true.
Venezuela arrests American journalist as U.S. pledges wider sanctions
Venezuela’s government arrested an American journalist on Wednesday, along with a local colleague who was later released, while the United States said it was set to sanction banks to ramp up pressure on President Nicolas Maduro to leave office.
