Thai sex industry under fire from tourism minister: police
Women stand outside a bar in a red light district in Bangkok, Thailand, July 12, 2016. (Photo: Reuters) BANGKOK – Thailand’s infamous sex industry is under fire, with the…
Australia keen on early free trade deal with Britain – May’s office
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull speaks during a news conference in Sydney, Australia, July 10, 2016. (Photo: AAP/Paul Miller/via Reuters) LONDON – Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has told his…
Lleyton Hewitt pulls out of Rio coaching role
Australia’s Lleyton Hewitt waves during Kids Tennis Day at Melbourne Park, Australia, January 16, 2016. (Photo: Reuters/ Thomas Peter) MELBOURNE – Two-times grand slam champion Lleyton Hewitt has opted…
Turkish coup bid crumbles as crowds answer call to streets, Erdogan returns
People surround a military vehicle during an attempted coup in Ankara, Turkey July 16, 2016. (Photo: Reuters) ISTANBUL/ANKARA – An attempted Turkish military coup has appeared to crumble in…
U.S. urges support of Turkey government as world watches coup
Turkish military stand guard near the the Taksim Square as people wave with Turkish flags in Istanbul, Turkey, July 16, 2016. (Photo: Reuters) WASHINGTON – The United States has…
Attempted coup in Turkey carried live on social media, despite blockages
Turkish military discuss with people at the Taksim Square in Istanbul, Turkey, July 16, 2016. (Photo: Reuters) An attempted military coup in Turkey has exploded across social media despite…
White House candidate Trump announces Pence as running mate
U.S. Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump (R) and Indiana Governor Mike Pence (L) wave to the crowd before addressing the crowd during a campaign stop at the Grand Park Events…
Japan, Vietnam agree South China Sea ruling must be observed-Kyodo
Chinese dredging vessels are purportedly seen in the waters around Mischief Reef in the disputed Spratly Islands in the South China Sea in this still image from video taken by…
China tells Japan to stop interfering in South China Sea
German Chancellor Angela Merkel gestures between Chinese Premier Li Keqiang (L) and Japan’s Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (R) as they pose with other heads of delegations for a family photo…
In China, fears that Pokemon GO may aid locating military bases
The augmented reality mobile game “Pokemon Go” by Nintendo is shown on a smartphone screen in this photo illustration. (Photo: Reuters/ Illustration) BEIJING – Not everyone loves Pokemon GO,…
