Once an irresistable force in Malaysian politics that could almost command a simple parliamentary majority on its own, the United Malays National Organisation (Umno) has in the last few years been a ... ( read original story ...)
3 Saudi Youths Get Prison Sentence Instead of Death
Three young Saudi men who faced death sentences for acts they were accused of committing as minors have been handed 10-year prison sentences instead, the Saudi Human Rights Commission said. Ali ... ( read original story ...)
US ending aid to Saudi-led forces in Yemen, but questions persist
Joe Biden’s announcement is a pivot in US foreign policy, but experts say what support will be cut remains unclear. ( read original story ...)
Young Saudi Shi’ites have death penalties commuted to 10 years in jail
Saudi Arabia's state-backed Human Rights Commission said on Sunday that three young Shi'ite Muslims sentenced to death when they were minors have had the penalty reduced to 10 years in prison. ( read original story ...)
Mass Funeral in Iraq Honors Yazidi Victims of ISIS
The remains of 103 men and boys, members of the Yazidi ethnic minority group killed by ISIS in a 2014 massacre in Kojo, Iraq, were reburied in the village on Saturday after they were recovered from a ... ( read original story ...)
Unrelenting bird flu spread sparks egg shortages in South Korea
SEOUL (Bloomberg) - A mom-and-pop bakery in South Korea's capital is bustling even during the pandemic as customers look to buy its famous pecan pie or cheese tart. But the owners of the store are ... ( read original story ...)
Myanmar protests continue as Internet access is restored
Thousands of people gathered for continued protests throughout Myanmar on Sunday in opposition to a military coup that overthrew its elected government. ( read original story ...)
Protests opposing Myanmar coup grow
Thousands take to the streets in Myanmar to protest coup and internet restrictions over the weekend. Laurel Miller, director of Asia Program at the International Crisis Group, joined CBSN to discuss ... ( read original story ...)
Protesters return to Myanmar streets to oppose military coup
The largely peaceful protests, which happened despite a shutdown of the Internet over the weekend until late Sunday afternoon, represented the biggest display of resistance against the Myanmar ... ( read original story ...)
Thailand lures golf enthusiasts with ‘dream quarantine’ plan
Just like the infamous traffic jams of Bangkok, long queues of golf carts at the teeing grounds were once a common sight on Thailand's numerous golf courses. But those are now distant memories as the ... ( read original story ...)