Mongolia opposition candidate beaten to death during election campaign
A Mongolian opposition candidate was beaten to death, authorities said on Sunday, ahead of parliamentary elections expected this month.
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1 of 2 Japanese climbers missing in Pakistan found dead
One of two Japanese climbers was found dead and his body recovered from a mountain in northern Pakistan on Saturday, with a search ongoing for the second man, an official said.
Singapore jails father who chained son in toilet for lying, not doing homework
On multiple occasions, a man chained his son, aged 10 or 11, to a rod in the toilet for up to five hours as punishment for telling lies or not doing his homework.
‘Is this really Korea?’ Couple playing tennis inside Incheon airport terminal sparks outrage
A video of a man and woman playing tennis inside one of Incheon International Airport’s terminals has sparked widespread criticism in South Korea.
AP PHOTOS: Myriad people flock to Indian city to swallow live fish with ‘miracle cure’ to asthma
HYDERABAD, India (AP) — A mother encourages her daughter to fully open her mouth to swallow a live fish holding “the medicine” she believes will help cure her child’s asthma, as scores clamor about, gulping down their own fish and hoping for the best.
Australian faces 12 years in prison in Indonesia for alleged drug possession on Bali
A court on the Indonesian tourist island of Bali on Thursday began the trial of an Australian man who faces up to 12 years in prison if convicted of possessing methamphetamine under the country’s tough drug laws.
Australian man goes on trial in Indonesia for alleged drug possession on Bali
DENPASAR, Indonesia (AP) — A court on the Indonesian tourist island of Bali on Thursday began the trial of an Australian man who faces up to 12 years in prison if convicted of possessing methamphetamine under the country’s tough drug laws.
Coca-Cola ad in Bangladesh sparks backlash for ‘denying ties with Israel’
The 60-second commercial was briefly withdrawn before the US-based firm put it back up as it battles calls for boycott amid the war in Gaza.