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China summons Canada envoy over detained Huawei exec: state media
AFP, Published on 09/12/2018
» BEIJING - China on Saturday summoned the Canadian ambassador over the "unconscionable and vile" detention of telecom giant Huawei's chief financial officer in Vancouver, state media reported, in Beijing's latest angry response to the hot-button case.
Trump ex-lawyer pleads guilty to lying over Russia deal
AFP, Published on 30/11/2018
» NEW YORK: President Donald Trump's former personal lawyer Michael Cohen pleaded guilty Thursday to lying to Congress over the ongoing Russia investigation in connection with a Moscow real-estate deal and Russian contacts pursued during the 2016 election.
Khosit falls to Momota in badminton final
Kyodo News, Published on 17/09/2018
» TOKYO: Japan's reigning world champion Kento Momota won his first Japan Open title on Sunday, beating Thailand's Khosit Phetpradab in straight games.
Momota ends Khosit's Japan Open title quest
Published on 16/09/2018
» TOKYO: Japan's reigning world champion Kento Momota won his first Japan Open title on Sunday, beating Khosit Phetpradab in straight games.
Osaka's Grand Slam title win sparks celebrations in Japan
Published on 09/09/2018
» TOKYO: Naomi Osaka became the first Japanese to win a Grand Slam tennis title Sunday at the US Open, sparking celebrations among her family and compatriots.
Osaka wins US Open to claim Japan's first Grand Slam title
Published on 09/09/2018
» NEW YORK: Naomi Osaka wrote her name in Japanese sporting history on Saturday, becoming the country's first singles Grand Slam champion by beating Serena Williams 6-2, 6-4 in the US Open final.
Two Malaysian women caned under Islamic law for lesbian sex
AFP, Published on 03/09/2018
» KUALA TERENGGANU (MALAYSIA) - Two Malaysian women were caned Monday for having lesbian sex in violation of strict Islamic laws, despite an outcry from activists at the "cruel and unjust" punishment.
China proposes regular war games with Asean
Kyodo News, Published on 21/08/2018
» MANILA: China has proposed to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations that the two sides hold regular joint military exercises in the South China Sea, according to an Asean diplomatic source.
Malaysia pardon board to meet on Wednesday
Kyodo News, Published on 14/05/2018
» KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian politician Anwar Ibrahim is expected to be released soon after the Royal Pardon Board meets on Wednesday, his party said Monday, putting him in position to become prime minister just as soon as he can secure a seat in parliament.
Norwegian paedophile in custody
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 04/05/2018
» Police have arrested a Norwegian national for possession of child pornography.