The world’s longest-serving death row inmate acquitted in Japan mulls suing the government
TOKYO (news agencies) — A lawyer for the world’s longest-serving death row inmate — who was acquitted in a Japan ...
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Kishida’s legacy: Scandals and compromise at home, global respect for security and diplomacy
TOKYO (news agencies) — Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will step down Tuesday, handing over leadership to his successor Shigeru ...
As big supermarkets pursue profits, new research shows growing exploitation of shrimp farmers
BANGKOK (news agencies) — Indonesian shrimp farmer Yulius Cahyonugroho operated more than two dozen ponds only a few years ago, ...
Takeaways from AP’s report on how shrimp farmers are exploited as supermarkets push for low prices
BANGKOK (news agencies) — A new investigation focused on three of the world’s largest producers of shrimp released Monday claims ...
Landslide triggered by rain leaves 12 dead and 2 missing at an illegal gold mine in Indonesia
SUNGAI ABU, Indonesia (news agencies) — Mud, rugged terrain and lack of telecommunications hampered rescue efforts Saturday after a landslide ...
Flooding in Nepal’s capital kills at least 32 people
KATHMANDU, Nepal (news agencies) — Flooding caused by continuous rainfall has killed at least 32 people in Nepal’s capital, and ...
Japan’s soon-to-be prime minister faces big challenge as he tries to move past ruling party scandals
TOKYO (news agencies) — The person chosen Friday to lead Japan’s governing party, and become prime minister next week, is ...
New Chinese nuclear attack submarine sank during construction, US defense official says
WASHINGTON (news agencies) — Satellite imagery showed that China’s newest nuclear-powered attack submarine sank alongside a pier while under construction, ...
Australian treasurer welcomes Chinese efforts to stimulate economy during Beijing visit
BEIJING (news agencies) — Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers on Friday welcomed Chinese efforts to stimulate its slowing economy, noting that ...
A crucial party election Friday will determine Japan’s new prime minister
TOKYO (news agencies) — A crucial party election in Japan on Friday will determine the nation’s new prime minister. The ...
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Takeaways from AP’s report on how shrimp farmers are exploited as supermarkets push for low prices
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