Myanmar jails filmmaker for Facebook posts critical of military
A Myanmar court on Thursday sentenced a prominent filmmaker to one year in prison with hard labor for Facebook posts that criticized the military....
Russia brings jailed Ukrainian filmmaker to Moscow amid prisoner swap talks: reports
Russia has transferred jailed Ukrainian filmmaker Oleg Sentsov from a remote Arctic prison to custody in Moscow amid talks with Kiev on a possible prisoner...
Hurricane Dorian gains might as it takes aim at Florida
Hurricane Dorian churned in the Atlantic, picking up speed early on Thursday, fueled by warm waters as it took aim at the U.S. coast and...
Philippine lawmakers want a ‘Designated Survivor’ in case of leadership crisis
Philippine lawmakers have introduced legislation based loosely on a popular Netflix political thriller called the “Designated Survivor” to ensure the country has a president in...
China discussing September trade talks with U.S.: commerce ministry
China and the United States are discussing face-to-face trade talks that were scheduled to be held in the United States in September, China’s Commerce Ministry...
Australia unveils religious freedom bill, after rugby star sacked for ‘hell awaits homosexuals’ post
Australia on Thursday proposed legislation to protect people who express their religious faith outside of the workplace, a few months after Rugby Union international Israel...
EU’s Oettinger welcomes prospect of ‘pro-European’ government in Italy
European Commissioner Guenther Oettinger, a member of Chancellor Merkel’s conservatives in Germany, welcomed on Thursday the prospect of a new, pro-European government taking office in...
Italian president expected to give green light to new government
Italy’s head of state is expected to give two former political enemies the chance to form a new government on Thursday, capping an extraordinary three...
Hurricane Dorian is getting stronger and could hit the US as a Category 3 – CNN
Hurricane Dorian is getting stronger and could hit the US as a Category 3 CNN Hurricane Dorian nears Puerto Rico: Live updates CNN As Hurricane Dorian Approaches...
Democratic debate stage due to shrink barring last-minute shock – Politico
Democratic debate stage due to shrink barring last-minute shock Politico Tulsi Gabbard critical of DNC debate criteria: Process ‘lacks transparency’ Fox News Kirsten Gillibrand Drops Out of...