TOKYO - Sexual violence targeting young women is a serious problem, with victims being forced into appearing in adult videos or falling prey to the so-called "high school girl business."
Things get even worse for victims when these videos are...
LAHORE - A mother who murdered her own daughter and set her alight for marrying the man of her choice has been sentenced to death, officials said on Tuesday (Jan 17), in a case that had revolted many in...
One can be a little upset if a flight to a dream beach holiday or honeymoon is delayed.But three plane passengers were so upset, they reportedly turned ballistic at China's Changsha airport after their flight was delayed due to...
Myanmar President Htin Kyaw signed a pardon for 83 prisoners on the country's New Year's day, his office said in a statement on Sunday (April 17), though it was not immediately clear if the amnesty included political prisoners."The 83...
Update: His Majesty King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck of Bhutan came to the Grand Palace to pay personal respect to His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej in front of his royal urn Sunday morning.
The Bhutanese monarch arrived at the Grand...
Faced with pressure from China, Taiwan's new President Tsai Ing-wen struck a conciliatory tone in her inauguration speech, calling for both sides to "set aside the baggage of history" and engage in "positive dialogue".But Ms Tsai, 59, who was...
ISLAMABAD - Pakistan's ruling party plans to pass long-delayed legislation against "honour killings" within weeks in the wake of the high-profile murder of an outspoken social media star, the daughter of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif said on Wednesday.The bill...
A police official was hurt when alleged Chhatra League activists hurled stones targeting the motorcade of Fisheries and Livestock Minister Sayedul Haque amid stringent security in Bijoynagar upazila of Brahmanbaria yesterday.
With injuries to his head and forehead, Officer-in-Charge Imtiaz...
