Showing 1 - 5 of 5
UN condemns Myanmar's jailing of writer
AFP, Published on 03/06/2015
» GENEVA - The United Nations on Wednesday condemned Myanmar's jailing of a writer for urging religious tolerance, calling on authorities to release him and instead prosecute extremists inciting violence against minorities.
Controversial monk at vanguard of Thai street protests
AFP, Published on 29/01/2014
» A saffron-robed monk takes to the stage in the Thai capital and urges cheering protesters to fight a "black-hearted" government - testing a taboo in the devout kingdom about clerics getting involved in politics.
Shooting spree on DC naval base leaves 13 dead
AFP, Published on 16/09/2013
» A former US naval reservist opened fire at a base in the heart of Washington on Monday, killing 12 people and exchanging fire with police before losing his own life.
Monasteries decline as TV and smartphones grip Bhutan
AFP, Published on 08/08/2013
» Kencho Tshering, a red-robed Buddhist monk, takes a call from the King of Bhutan's office, then duly dashes off to start a ceremony praying for a break in the monsoon rains.
Thai monks rebuked over 'ostentatious' jet ride
AFP, Published on 18/06/2013
» The behaviour of Thailand's Buddhist clergy has been thrust under the spotlight after footage emerged of three monks flying in a private jet, wearing earphones and sunglasses and travelling with a Louis Vuitton luxury bag.