A Pakistani court sentenced three men to life in prison on Thursday for their part in the assassination of a Pakistani political leader who was stabbed to death in London…
Myanmar barber truck cuts virus worries by going door-to-door
A Myanmar barbershop business is trimming costs and generating cash amid concerns about the coronavirus, offering a salon on wheels to cautious customers who want their cuts away from crowded…
Denmark will reopen to most European nations except Portugal, much of Sweden
Denmark said on Thursday it would allow entry to citizens from most European nations with a low number of COVID-19 infections from June 27 - two months earlier than originally…
Factbox: Major incidents in Mexico’s drug gang conflict
Mexico has been blighted by rising violence during its so-called 'War on Drugs' that began in 2006 during the administration of former President Felipe Calderon, who sent in armed forces…
Hong Kong store owner rejects call to remove protest statue
The owner of a children's clothes shop in Hong Kong has refused a request from his landlord to remove a statue celebrating anti-government protests saying he wanted to teach children…
Former Japanese justice minister, lawmaker wife arrested for suspected vote-buying
A former Japanese justice minister and his lawmaker wife were arrested on Thursday on suspicion of vote-buying, prosecutors said, in a serious blow to Prime Minister Shinzo Abe as he…
China finds heavy coronavirus traces in seafood, meat sections of Beijing food market
China has found the trading sections for meat and seafood in Beijing's wholesale food market to be severely contaminated with the new coronavirus and suspects the area's low temperature and…
As Mexico focuses on coronavirus, drug gang violence rises
The coronavirus is threatening to hamstring Mexico's fight against some of its most vicious drug gangs, as police and officials fall sick, security forces are diverted to guard medical centers…
Ready to roll: Zimbabwe cigar venture eyes smokers at home and abroad
A newly established Zimbabwean company has started making cigars for export, aiming to take on established players while developing a culture of cigar smoking at home. ...
Oxford college says it wants to remove statue of colonialist Rhodes
An Oxford University college said on Wednesday it wanted to remove from its facade a statue of 19th century colonialist Cecil Rhodes that has been a target of anti-racism protests,…