Hong Kong streets were turned into rivers of umbrellas on Aug. 18 as hundreds of thousands of people marched through heavy rain down a major road in the Chinese territory, where massive pro-democracy demonstrations have become a regular weekend activity.
Cathay Pacific CEO resigns after Beijing pressure
The CEO of Cathay Pacific Airways, one of Hong Kong’s most prominent companies, resigned on Aug. 16 following pressure by Beijing on the carrier over participation by some of its employees in anti-government protests.
Indonesian firm cancels Chinese loan for its Trump project
By FADLAN SYAM and NINIEK KARMINI Associated Press JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump’s son and his Indonesian business partner said on Aug. 13 that a theme park […]
Hong Kong airport shuts down amid pro-democracy protest
By YANAN WANG and CHRISTOPHER BODEEN Associated Press HONG KONG (AP) — One of the world’s busiest airports canceled all flights after thousands of pro-democracy demonstrators crowded into Hong Kong’s […]
Philippines declares dengue outbreak a national epidemic
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The Philippines’ Department of Health declared the country’s outbreak of dengue to be a national epidemic on Aug. 6. The agency said Health Secretary Francisco Duque […]
Verdict set for Cambodians who worked for US-funded radio
By SOPHENG CHEANG Associated Press PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) — Two Cambodian journalists charged with espionage who had worked for the U.S. government-funded Radio Free Asia said they were hopeful […]
Versace apologies in flap over T-shirts sold in China
BEIJING (AP) — Italian fashion house Versace apologized on Aug. 11 in China for selling T-shirts that it said attached incorrect country names to cities, after being attacked on social […]
Japan’s ex-Empress Michiko has early stage breast cancer
By MARI YAMAGUCHI Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — Former Japanese Empress Michiko has a breast cancer and will have an operation, palace officials said on Aug. 9. The Imperial Household […]
S. Koreans shun Japanese beer, travel, cars as disputes grow
By HYUNG-JIN KIM Associated Press BUNDANG, South Korea (AP) — When Lee Kyung Eon and her friend recently scrapped their plans to go to Japan for their summer vacation and […]
China billionaire reportedly arrested over child molestation
BEIJING (AP) — Prosecutors in Shanghai have formally arrested two people over child molestation allegations, with state media identifying one as a prominent real estate developer. The case has received […]
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