France’s ‘yellow vests’ march largely without violence as tensions ease
PARIS – Turnout for a 16th round of “yellow vest” protests in France on Saturday was below last week’s levels and marches were largely peaceful, in a relief for President…
183 injured in Algeria protests: state news agency
ALGIERS – A total of 183 people were injured during protests across Algeria on Friday against President Abdelaziz Bouteflika’s bid for election to a fifth term, the state news agency…
Five years on, MH370 families band together to seek closure
KUALA LUMPUR – Five years ago, their loved ones boarded a plane and vanished. The group of Malaysians meet about once a month – usually at a coffee shop or…
Pakistan releases captured Indian pilot; confrontation cools
Pakistan handed back a captured Indian pilot on Friday as the nuclear-armed neighbours scaled back a confrontation that has prompted world powers to urge restraint, although shelling continued in the…
Pompeo assures Philippines of US protection in event of sea conflict
MANILA – US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has assured the Philippines it would be defended by the United States if it came under attack in the South China Sea,…
UNHCR says around 30,000 Nigerians return to town targeted by Boko Haram
GENEVA – An estimated 30,000 Nigerians have returned since Tuesday from Cameroon to the flashpoint town of Rann, which has been targeted repeatedly by Boko Haram militants this year, the…
Venezuela’s Guaido vows to return to Caracas despite threat of prison
BRASILIA – Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido, visiting Brazil to drum up support for his bid to push for a change of government in his country, has said he will return…
Netanyahu to be charged in corruption cases, pending hearing: Israeli TV
JERUSALEM – Israel’s attorney-general intends to indict Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in three corruption cases, Israeli TV said, citing the Justice Ministry. The reported decision, ahead of Israel’s April 9…
Thailand passes internet security law decried as “cyber martial law”
BANGKOK – Thailand’s military-appointed parliament has passed a controversial cybersecurity law that gives sweeping powers to state cyber agencies, despite concerns from businesses and activists over judicial oversight and potential…
Pompeo says more US-North Korea meetings possible, but no plans
MANILA – US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Thursday that the United States and North Korea could hold further meetings after a second summit between President Donald Trump…
