Sri Lanka’s killing fields cast a long shadow
Impunity for crimes committed during the civil war has fuelled post-war repression in Sri Lanka.
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Xi’s Warm Embrace of Putin in China Is a Defiance of the West
Days after returning from a trip to Europe where he was lectured about the need to rein in Russia, China’s leader, Xi Jinping, used a summit with President Vladimir V. Putin to convey an uncomfortable reality to the West: His support for Mr. Putin remains steadfast.
30% of Japan's job seekers face sexual harassment, survey shows
TOKYO -- Interns and job applicants in Japan are experiencing sexual harassment at an alarming rate, according to a government survey that paints a stark picture of a country without legal protections for prospective employees.
Japan and other allies brace for Trump but also for a divided U.S.
TOKYO -- With less than six months before U.S. presidential election in November, opinion polls show former President Donald Trump pulling ahead of incumbent Joe Biden in many states that could swing the electoral college race.
US envoy to Japan visits disputed East China Sea islands in show of unity against Beijing
The US ambassador to Japan stressed on Friday the importance of increased deterrence and his country’s commitment to its key ally as he visited two southwestern Japanese islands at the forefront of Tokyo’s tension with Beijing.
As Japan’s yakuza weakens, police focus shifts to unorganized crime hired via social media
TOKYO (AP) — A senior member of yakuza was arrested for allegedly stealing Pokemon cards near Tokyo in April, a case seen as an example of Japanese organized crime groups struggling with declining membership.
Malaysia's GDP grew 4.2% in Q1, fastest in a year
KUALA LUMPUR -- Malaysia's economy expanded 4.2% in the January to March quarter from a year earlier, its fastest pace of growth in a year, official data from the central bank showed Friday.
'Quiet wealth' takes on new meaning with super-private deals for mansions, art and classic cars
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