Level of Myanmar army brutality 'hard to fathom': UN probe

Agence France-Presse
Sep 19 05:06 AM

Myanmar's army has used unfathomable levels of violence against minority Rohingya, UN investigators said Tuesday, calling for the military to be removed from politics and top generals to be prosecuted for genocide. Read more »

Che Guevara poster artist looks back on 50 revolutionary years

Philip O'Connor, Reuters
Sep 19 02:18 AM

DUBLIN - Fifty years after creating the Che Guevara poster that still adorns student bedrooms around the world, Irish artist Jim Fitzpatrick is delighted at its ubiquity, but concerned at its exploitation for commercial gain. Read more »

Japan: South China Sea sub drill not a warning to Beijing

Kyodo News
Sep 18 11:32 PM

The top Japanese government spokesman said Tuesday a drill held last week in the South China Sea by a Japanese submarine and destroyers was "not at all" intended as a counter to China's activities in the area. Read more »

Japan mayor loses job over sexual harassment allegations

Kyodo News
Sep 18 11:22 PM

The mayor of the eastern Japan town of Minakami, facing sexual harassment allegations, lost his job Tuesday after passage of a second no-confidence motion against him by the local assembly. Read more »

Hong Kong eases visa rules for same-sex couples

Agence France-Presse
Sep 18 07:16 PM

It is a step forward for LGBTQ rights in Hong Kong, which has been criticized by campaigners for lagging behind on equality issues.    Read more »

Mga OFW sa Europa apektado ng taas-presyo sa Pilipinas

Mye Mulingtapang, ABS-CBN Europe News Bureau
Sep 18 04:30 PM

MILAN, Italy – Maging mga Pilipino sa Europa ay umaaray na rin sa patuloy na pagtaas ng presyo ng mga bilihin sa Pilipinas. Read more »

World condoles with Philippines after Ompong devastation

Arianne Merez, ABS-CBN News
Sep 18 03:40 PM | Updated Sep 18 07:52 PM

Several governments and international organizations have sent their sympathies to the Philippines following the devastation of Typhoon Ompong Read more »

Needles in strawberries stump Australia authorities

Colin Packham, Reuters
Sep 18 03:16 PM

SYDNEY - Australian police said on Tuesday they are investigating reports of dozens of cases of needles embedded in strawberries and other fruits, and warned that those responsible could be jailed for 10 years. Read more »

2 days after Mangkhut

Tyrone Siu, Reuters
Sep 18 02:22 PM

Damaged vessels are seen on Tuesday, 2 days after super typhoon Mangkhut hit Hong Kong on September 16, 2018.  Read more »

Bangkok street vendors: from Michelin star to fighting eviction

Rina Chandran, Reuters
Sep 18 12:11 PM

The crackdown on street vendors is part of a wider effort by Thailand's military government, which came to power in a 2014 coup, to impose order in a city famous for its vibrant nightlife and cheap and varied street food. Read more »