Verdict postponed in Myanmar’s case against Reuters journalists
The verdict in Myanmar’s prosecution of two Reuters reporters accused of breaching the country’s Official Secrets Act was postponed on Monday until Sept. 3 because the judge overseeing the case is sick, a court official said.
China targets rumors, religion in updated party rules
China’s ruling Communist Party has issued a revised set of regulations governing members’ behavior, threatening punishment for spreading political rumors and recommending those who cling to religious beliefs be asked to leave the party.
Malaysia says Forest City project off limits to foreign buyers
Malaysia will not allow foreigners to buy residential units built at the $100 billion Forest City project in Johor, Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said on Monday.
South Korea says Pompeo’s canceled visit impacts North Korea liaison office plans
South Korea said on Monday the abrupt cancellation of United States Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s trip to North Korea is having an “effect” on a controversial inter-Korean liaison office it planned to open by this month.
North Korea to expel detained Japanese tourist
North Korea has detained a Japanese tourist accused of breaking the law during a visit to the country and he will be expelled, the North’s official news agency has said.
Tahoe Resources says workers at Guatemalan unit abducted, held for several hours
Twelve unarmed security contract workers at Tahoe Resources Inc’s Guatemalan unit were abducted late on Friday and held for hours before being released, the gold- and silver-mining company said.
Japanese PM Abe seen headed for extended term despite policy doubts
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe announced his candidacy on Sunday for a ruling party leadership election he is expected to win, despite low expectations for his economic policies and doubts over his push to revise the pacifist constitution.
World Court hears Iran lawsuit to have U.S. sanctions lifted
Iranian lawyers asked the International Court of Justice on Monday to order the United States to lift sanctions imposed by the Trump administration against Tehran, but Washington described the suit as meritless.
Colombian anti-corruption referendum fails to meet quorum
A referendum vote on seven anti-corruption measures failed to meet quorum in Colombia on Sunday, nullifying the results even though each of the measures, including a reduction in lawmakers’ salaries and term limits for public posts, got at least 99 per…
Pope says will not respond to allegations of abuse cover-up
Pope Francis said on Sunday he would not respond to explosive accusations by a former top Vatican official that the pontiff had covered up sexual abuse, saying dismissively that the document containing the allegations “speaks for itself”.
