Story Archive
2017-12-29
Those who return must not go out after 6 p.m. to ensure the safety of Maungdaw township, social welfare minister says.
2017-12-29
Sam Rainsy says the judgment shows “the truth” about Prime Minister Hun Sen’s regime.
2017-12-29
They are released a day after a court dropped additional charges against them.
2017-12-29
Lhamo Tso, the wife of Tibetan filmmaker Dhondup Wangchen, shares her feelings following his successful escape from Tibet and reunion with his family.
2017-12-29
Police detain a group of activists who travel to Wuhan to inquire after Zhao Suli, incommunicado since her initial detention alongside husband Qin Yongmin in 2015.
2017-12-29
The defendants are imprisoned for ‘anti-state propaganda’ and ‘acting to overthrow the government.’
2017-12-29
Hong Kong's legal profession is up in arms over a 'decision' by China's parliament that claims to form a legal basis for mainland Chinese police to operate in the city.
2017-12-28
The group says the arrests of two Reuters journalists violate Myanmar’s constitution and a UN civil and political rights accord.
2017-12-28
NGOs say the Communist nation’s involvement undermines the democratic process.
2017-12-28
He takes poison before he can be questioned on the reasons for his escape, a North Korean source says.
2017-12-28
Opening times are limited, and protests and demonstrations require a permit in advance, according to new restrictions on the public space.
2017-12-28
Lack of funds and available workers have slowed attempts to restore forest cover in the heavily logged country.
2017-12-28
The ruling Chinese Communist Party can't tolerate attacks within its own ranks on the image of late supreme leader Mao Zedong, but fears possible opposition from the left.
2017-12-27
Criticism has been silenced and the public’s faith in democracy is wavering, they say.
2017-12-27
Authorities are continuing to hold Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo in prison until their next hearing on Jan. 10.