‘Sickening’ says Amnesty as Vietnam executes man despite diplomatic pleas for mercy
In 2005 Le Van Manh was charged with the rape and murder of a 13-year-old girl, but the International Commission of Jurists said police obtained a confession through torture that was relied upon to convict him.
Thailand’s opposition Move Forward Party names new leader
Chaithawat Tulathon, a former political magazine editor, will head the progressive party after Pita Limjaroenrat stepped down earlier this month.
Chaithawat Tulathon, a former political magazine editor, will head the progressive party after Pita Limjaroenrat stepped down earlier this month.
Malaysian PM says China gave reassurance after new sea map sparked anger
Anwar Ibrahim said Chinese Premier Li Qiang promised him that Beijing would avoid actions that risked escalation in the disputed waterway.
Anwar Ibrahim said Chinese Premier Li Qiang promised him that Beijing would avoid actions that risked escalation in the disputed waterway.
‘Feed humans first’: could international biofuels alliance lead to more hunger?
‘Political leadership must think of feeding humans first, automobiles can wait … alliance would be nothing short of a historical blunder’.
‘Political leadership must think of feeding humans first, automobiles can wait … alliance would be nothing short of a historical blunder’.
Filipinos lose hope as China-funded bridge threatens ‘priceless’ reef
A proposed US$400 million China-funded bridge could wipe out the rich marine ecosystem of Paradise Reef, one of the few healthy reef areas in the Philippines’ Davao Gulf.
A proposed US$400 million China-funded bridge could wipe out the rich marine ecosystem of Paradise Reef, one of the few healthy reef areas in the Philippines’ Davao Gulf.