Tag: Asia
World Food Prize goes to nutrition expert for fish research
<p>DES MOINES, Iowa — A nutrition expert who pioneered innovative ways of raising fish rich in micronutrients and fatty acids and incorporating them into...
Across faiths, US volunteers mobilize for India crisis
Volunteers at Hindu temples, Muslim groups and Sikh relief organizations across the United States are mobilizing to support India as the world's second most...
New course in Dallas for last stop before PGA Championship
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100 days in power, Myanmar junta holds pretense of control
BANGKOK — After Myanmar’s military seized power by ousting the elected government of Aung San Suu Kyi, they couldn’t even make the trains run...
AP source: Biden to tap Rahm Emanuel for ambassador to Japan
<p>WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden is expected to nominate former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel to serve as the U.S. ambassador to Japan, according to...
Japan prosecutors say Ghosn said Nissan pay plan was not set
TOKYO — Nissan Chairman Carlos Ghosn told prosecutors during questioning on financial misconduct charges before he fled Japan that his compensation was never decided...
Suit: Workers lured from India paid $1.20 per hour for years
<p>Workers from marginalized communities in India were lured to the U.S. and forced to work long hours for just a few dollars per day...
WHO official denies lying to Italy prosecutors over report
ROME — A top World Health Organization official has strongly denied making false statements to Italian prosecutors about a spiked U.N. report into Italy’s...
Rays designate INF-OF Yoshi Tsutsugo for assignment
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<p>Yoshi Tsutsugo was designated for assignment...
Australia plans big defense and security investments
CANBERRA, Australia — The Australian government released a big-spending economic plan for the next fiscal year on Tuesday that includes hefty investments in defense...