Greek government calls the departure of the Oruc Reis from disputed area after weeks of tension 'a positive step'. ( read original story ...)
Turkey’s Oruc Reis survey vessel back near southern shore, ship tracker shows
Turkey's seismic research vessel Oruc Reis returned to waters near the southern province of Antalya on Sunday, Refinitiv data showed, a move that could ease tensions between Ankara and Athens over ... ( read original story ...)
Philippines deports marine who killed transgender woman
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 ...)