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 ...)
Indonesia Reports Sixth Consecutive Day of Over 3,000 New Infections
Indonesia on Sunday reported its sixth consecutive day of over 3,000 new cases of novel coronavirus infection, just as the capital city of Southeast Asia's most populous country prepares to re-impose ... ( read original story ...)