Tag: Asia
Election watchdog says no credible proof of Myanmar fraud
<p>BANGKOK — Last November’s election results in Myanmar were “by and large, representative of the will of the people,” an independent election monitoring organization...
Ransomware attack hits 4 Asian countries of AXA subsidiary
PARIS — A targeted ransomware attack hit four countries among the Asian operations of Axa Partners, the international subsidiary of Axa insurance group, with...
A Facebook food group comes together to make a cookbook
<p>NEW YORK — The pandemic gave them lemons. So they made lemon rosemary chicken.</p>
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Indian police find bodies on riverbank amid raging COVID-19
<p>PRAYAGRAJ, India — Police are reaching out to villagers in northern India to investigate the recovery of bodies buried in shallow sand graves or...
Afghan cease-fire ends amid calls for fresh peace talks
<p>KABUL, Afghanistan — A three-day cease-fire marked by violent attacks — some claimed by the Islamic State group — ended Sunday in Afghanistan amid...
North Korea withdraws from World Cup qualification
<p>SEOUL — The Asian Football Confederation has announced North Korea has pulled out of qualification for the 2022 World Cup.</p>
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Indian police find bodies on riverbank amid raging COVID-19
PRAYAGRAJ, India — Police are reaching out to villagers in northern India to investigate the recovery of bodies buried in shallow sand graves or...
Pope urges peace, unity during special Mass for Myanmar
<p>ROME — Pope Francis celebrated a special Mass for the people of Myanmar following the country’s military takeover, praying Sunday for peace, unity and...
Afghan cease-fire ends amid calls for fresh peace talks
KABUL, Afghanistan — A three-day cease-fire marked by violent attacks — some claimed by the Islamic State group — ended Sunday in Afghanistan amid...
UK readies for major reopening but new variant sparks worry
<p>LONDON — Travelers in England were packing their bags, bartenders were polishing their glasses and performers were warming up as Britain prepared Sunday for...