Schools in Indian capital reopen, air quality still unhealthy
Schools in India’s capital New Delhi reopened on Wednesday after closing for two days due to a spike in air pollution that triggered a public...
On Norway’s icy border with Russia, unease over military buildup
Under a soft winter sun in northern Norway, U.S. Marines train in the ice and snow as they learn how to fight in the freezing...
Thai PM says Cambodia’s Sam Rainsy unlikely to be allowed in
Thailand is unlikely to allow entry to Cambodian opposition founder Sam Rainsy, Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha said on Wednesday, after the self-exiled dissident said he...
Facing arrest, Cambodia’s Sam Rainsy says he will return Saturday
Self-exiled Cambodian opposition party founder Sam Rainsy said on Wednesday he will return on Saturday to face arrest amid a crackdown at home on members...
South Korea holds funerals for the living
More than 25,000 people have attended mass funerals for the living in South Korea. Their aim? To help appreciate their lives, by simulating their deaths....
China, France reaffirm support of Paris climate agreement, say it’s ‘irreversible’: statement
China and France reaffirmed their support for the Paris climate change agreement, saying they consider it an “irreversible process”, according to a joint statement issued...
Philippines VP accepts Duterte’s offer of drugs war post
The vice president of the Philippines on Wednesday accepted President Rodrigo Duterte’s offer of a lead role in his brutal war on drugs, even though...
Britain’s AstraZeneca to distribute Sun Pharma cancer drugs in China
Top Indian drugmaker Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd said on Wednesday Britain’s AstraZeneca would distribute some of Sun’s cancer treatment drugs in China, the world’s second-largest...
Top U.S. diplomat says Moon-Abe meeting is ‘encouraging sign’ for countries’ relations
The United States was “very encouraged” by a recent meeting between the leaders of South Korea and Japan, a top U.S. diplomat said on Wednesday,...
Cambodian opposition leader Rainsy says he will return on Saturday
Self-exiled Cambodian opposition party founder Sam Rainsy said on Wednesday he will return to the country on Saturday to face arrest after a mass crackdown...