For years, some Cambodian media have referred to the country’s longtime leader simply as Prime Minister Hun Sen. Authorities warned May 12 that has to stop.
South Korea’ s latest online celebrities: Stray cats eating
By Youkyung Lee and Yong Jun Chang Associated Press JANGSEONG, South Korea (AP) — The stars of the latest online trend in South Korea stay out of sight most of […]
Canadian man expelled from Nepal over critical tweets
KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — A Canadian man has left Nepal. Robert Penner was expelled for posting messages on social media that could disturb social harmony, officials said. “He was not […]
Feud over artistic independence threatens Asian film festival
By Youkyung Lee AP Business Writer SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — The future of Asia’s largest, most-awaited film festival is in question as South Korean filmmakers threaten to boycott the […]
Movie ‘Doctor Strange’ turns Tibetan man into European woman
By Louise Watt Associated Press BEIJING (AP) — A Tibetan male character from the “Doctor Strange” comic books presented such a political minefield to Marvel that in the film version […]
Pacquiao presses senatorial campaign despite kidnap threat
By Bullit Marquez Associated Press SAN PABLO, Philippines (AP) — Boxing star Manny Pacquiao pressed on with his campaign for a seat in the Philippine Senate on April 28, barnstorming […]
South Korea unveils Zika-proof Olympic uniforms
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea’s Olympic committee unveiled Zika-proof uniforms on April 27, complete with mosquito repellent it says will help protect athletes from the virus at this […]
Cambodia bars cars near Angkor Wat temple to ease congestion
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) — The main road alongside Cambodia’s famed Angkor Wat temple is now off-limits to cars as authorities seek to ease traffic jams at the site that draws 2.1 million tourists a year.
Grim outlook for sushi lovers’ favorite, bluefin tuna
By Elaine Kurtenbach AP Business Writer TOKYO (AP) — The latest scientific assessment paints a likely bleak future for the Pacific bluefin tuna, a sushi lovers’ favorite whose population has […]
Instagram pics of Hermes bags may be costly for Thai actress
BANGKOK (AP) — Flaunting one’s wealth is a popular avocation among Thailand’s well-to-do, but one actress may find it as costly as a few high-fashion handbags. Pechaya Wattanamontri posted photos […]
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