The Philippines has deported a U.S. marine who was convicted of killing a transgender woman in 2014 after he was granted an absolute pardon by President Rodrigo Duterte - a move decried by activists ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. Marine deported from Philippines after presidential pardon for killing of transgender woman
A United States Marine convicted of killing a transgender woman has been released from prison and deported from the Philippines on Sunday, after President Rodrigo Duterte granted him an "absolute ... ( read original story ...)
Philippines deports U.S. Marine pardoned for murdering transgender woman
A U.S. Marine convicted of killing Filipino transgender woman Jennifer Laude was released on Sunday after being granted pardon by President Rodrigo Duterte and deported from the country. Lance Cpl. ( read original story ...)
Philippines reports 3,372 new coronavirus cases, 79 more deaths
The Philippines on Sunday recorded 3,372 new coronavirus cases and 79 more deaths. In a bulletin, the Department of Health said the Southeast Asian country’s confirmed cases of infections had risen to ... ( read original story ...)
Philippines deports US Marine in transgender killing
A U.S. Marine convicted of killing a Filipino transgender woman was deported Sunday after a presidential pardon cut short his detention in a case that renewed ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s young musicians rally to save dying art of shamisen music
The makers of this ancient instrument were near to closure. But could it get a new lease of life? ( read original story ...)
Shinzo Abe Vowed Japan Would Help Women ‘Shine.’ They’re Still Waiting.
Female workers remain largely shut out of management jobs, and many take part-time work because of overwhelming family responsibilities, despite policies that Mr. Abe said would elevate their standing ... ( read original story ...)
Pakistan police hunt for gang rape suspects as protests continue
Demonstrations in several cities over handling of probe into highway gang rape of a mother travelling with her children. ( read original story ...)
Pakistan detains a suspect in rape of mother on a highway
Pakistani police on Sunday said they have arrested one of two suspects in the rape of a woman who was dragged from her car and attacked in front of her children after her car broke down on a desolate ... ( read original story ...)
Pakistan says Indian cross-border fire kills girl in Kashmir
An 11-year-old girl was killed and four other villagers critically wounded by Indian troops firing into the Pakistani-administered side of the Kashmir region, Pakistan's military said on Sunday. ( read original story ...)