An Iraqi man who survived an infamous massacre of unarmed civilians by American security guards in Baghdad has condemned President Donald Trump's decision to pardon the men as "unjust." ... ( read original story ...)
Trump pardons Blackwater security contractors over 2007 Iraq killings
US President Donald Trump has pardoned four former Blackwater security guards convicted over their involvement in the killing of 14 Iraqi civilians in 2007. Nicholas Slatten, Paul Slough, Evan Liberty ... ( read original story ...)
Former South Korea minister’s spouse given 4 years in admissions scandal
A family member of a former South Korean justice minister received a four-year prison sentence and was ordered to pay a massive fine for lying about her child's qualifications during a competitive ... ( read original story ...)
South Korea battles to contain COVID amid policy uncertainty
The country had largely contained the pandemic by summer, but COVID-19 cases have recently seen an alarming rise. Korean media and health experts blame authorities for the situation. ( read original story ...)
Myanmar Rebel Group Sentences Child Murderer To Death
A rebel ethnic minority group that unofficially controls a swathe of eastern Myanmar has sentenced a man to death for the kidnap, rape and murder of a six-year-old girl. A member of the armed group, ... ( read original story ...)
Turkey sentences journalist Can Dündar to 27 years in jail
Cumhuriyet newspaper editor given verdict in absentia on charges described as politically motivated ... ( read original story ...)
Downpours to renew flood threat in the Philippines as new tropical system brews
Forecasters warn that a brewing tropical system in the western Pacific Ocean could bring another round of downpours to an already flood-battered Philippines beginning on Christmas Day. Some of the ... ( read original story ...)
Bangladesh LGBT activist killed by militants
Posted . Suspected Islamic militants killed gay rights activist Xulhaz Mannan late Monday in Bangladesh, the latest in a ... ( read original story ...)
Bangladesh to give economy another dose of coronavirus stimulus as cases soar in winter
Sheikh Hasina has asked the finance ministry to roll out another shot of stimulus package to further cushion economy from the pandemic shock amid soaring cases in winter as the world fights its way ... ( read original story ...)
Turkey reiterates support for Rohingya in Bangladesh
ANKARA/DHAKA, Bangladesh Turkish foreign minister on Wednesday reiterated his country’s support for the vulnerable Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh. "As ... ( read original story ...)