Anti-fake news law may hurt innovation
SINGAPORE – Google on Thursday said an anti-fake news law passed by Singapore’s parliament could stunt innovation, a quality the city-state wanted to nurture...
Polls close in test for ANC
SOUTH AFRICA – Polls shut in South Africa’s elections and was widely seen as a test for the ruling African National Congress.
The party reduced...
Catholic clergy to report sex abuse
VATICAN City – Pope Francis made it mandatory for Roman Catholic clergy to report cases of clerical sexual abuse and cover-ups to the Church.
In...
Meghan gives birth to a boy
UNITED KINGDOM – Prince Harry announced the Duchess of Sussex has given birth to a boy.
A beaming prince said they were “absolutely thrilled” and...
US sends warship to ‘warn Iran’
WASHINGTON – The United States (US) deployed an aircraft carrier to Middle East to send a “clear and unmistakable message” to Iran.
John Bolton, US...
Couple dies of bubonic plague
MONGOLIA – A quarantine was lifted in Mongolia after two people died from bubonic plague, allowing a number of tourists to leave the area.
The...
Plane crash in Moscow kills 41
MOSCOW – A Russian plane made an emergency landing and burst into flames after takeoff from Moscow’s Sheremetyevo airport killing 41 people including two...
Truce in Gaza after days of violence
GAZA – There was a lull in hostilities in Gaza Strip after Palestinian militants said a ceasefire with Israel was agreed.
During the weekend, Palestinian...
Sri Lanka’s tourism declines after blasts
BENTOTA – Sri Lanka’s $4.4-billion tourism industry reeled from cancellations after multiple suicide bombings killed over 250 people two weeks ago.
Suspected suicide bombers from...
Crowds gather for Thai king’s 3-day coronation
BANGKOK – Crowds of Thai people on Sunday lined roads in Bangkok for the royal procession of newly crowned King Maha Vajiralongkorn, hoping to...