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Moon in N.Korea to boost waning de-nuke hopes
Kyodo News, Published on 18/09/2018
» SEOUL/PYONGYANG: South Korean President Moon Jae In was warmly welcomed Tuesday as he became the country's third president to visit Pyongyang, amid drastic changes in the situation surrounding efforts to denuclearise North Korea since the beginning of this year.
'Father of 15' testifies at surrogate trial
Kyodo News, Published on 07/02/2018
» A Japanese man who fathered at least a dozen babies using Thai surrogate mothers appeared in court via video conference Tuesday, testifying in a case in which he is suing for paternal rights.
Govt hopes for human trafficking credit
News, Published on 22/01/2018
» After Thailand was ranked Tier 3, the lowest, in the Trafficking In Persons report in 2014, the government set human trafficking as a national agenda item.
Trump era encourages world's strongmen: rights group
Associated Press, Published on 18/01/2018
» PARIS: Human Rights Watch said Thursday that new intolerance in countries like the US is encouraging oppressive strongmen around the world.
Cambodia's Hun Sen appoints son-in-law to senior police post
Reuters, Published on 18/01/2018
» PHNOM PENH: Cambodia's Prime Minister Hun Sen has appointed his son-in-law as deputy national police chief, in a move apparently aimed at consolidating his power ahead of an election this year.
Critics of regime's commands being kept under close watch
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 18/01/2018
» Activist groups calling for the annulment of 35 orders and announcements issued by the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) are being closely watched, regime spokesman Piyapong Klinpan says.
Myanmar army's popularity surges amid Rohingya crackdown
Associated Press, Published on 17/01/2018
» Activist Nyo Tun spent 10 years as a political prisoner locked away by Myanmar's military in the notorious Insein prison, where he endured beatings and other cruelty for his efforts to bring democracy.
Malaysia plans special court on human trafficking as cases soar
Published on 15/01/2018
» KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is setting up a special court to tackle rising numbers of human trafficking cases, in a move welcomed by campaigners who said it would help deliver justice to victims.
Human Rights Watch raps PM's cardboard dummy 'joke'
Reuters, Published on 09/01/2018
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, known for his temperamental outbursts, has adopted a unique tactic to avoid tricky questions from reporters -- leave a cardboard cutout of himself for reporters to quiz.
US to drop Iraq, Myanmar as worst offenders on child soldiers
Reuters, Published on 25/06/2017
» WASHINGTON -- Secretary of State Rex Tillerson plans to remove Iraq and Myanmar from a US list of the world's worst offenders in the use of child soldiers, US officials said, a step that could prompt accusations the Trump administration is prioritising security and diplomatic interests ahead of human rights.