Thailand bans smoking, littering at popular tourist beaches
Thailand has banned smoking and littering at 24 beachside locations that are popular with tourists over environmental concerns, the ministry of natural resources and environment said. The Southeast Asian country…
North Korea hits back at US, calls Trump administration “racist”
North Korea has struck back at the United States, accusing the Trump administration of being a billionaires’ club that harbours a “policy of racism” while denying freedom of the press…
Angelina Jolie urges NATO to tackle sexual violence in war
UN refugee agency special envoy Angelina Jolie has called on NATO to help stop the use of sexual violence as a weapon of war, as the Hollywood star broadened her…
Japan’s revised smoking measures threaten smoky 2020 Olympics, critics say
Two Japanese doctors have raised concerns about the government’s latest effort to prevent second-hand smoking, saying it could lead to the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo being held in an…
60,000 North Korean children may starve, sanctions slow aid: UNICEF
An estimated 60,000 children face potential starvation in North Korea, where international sanctions are exacerbating the situation by slowing aid deliveries, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) says. World powers…
Thailand’s PM says needs a little more time in office to prepare for vote
Thai Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha has said he needs a little more time in office to prepare the country for a general election, just days after his deputy said a…
Meryl Streep wants to trademark her own name
Meryl Streep, the most celebrated actress of her generation, has filed an application to trademark her name. The application was filed with US Patent and Trademark Office on January 22,…
N.Korea cancels joint performance with S.Korea, blames South media: Seoul
North Korea has cancelled a joint cultural performance with South Korea scheduled for Feb. 4 blaming South Korean media for encouraging “insulting” public sentiment regarding the North, South Korea’s unification…
Mexico to send troops to stem violence after record 25,000 murders
Mexican officials say the government is set to unleash a new wave of troops to crack down on criminal groups in regions where a surge in violence led to more…
Several killed in clashes in Yemen’s southern city Aden
Several people have been killed and injured as armed groups fought each other in the southern Yemeni city of Aden, medical staff at hospitals in the city said. Gunmen were…
