India
Muslims in fear as police crack down in India’s heartland
World
January 7, 2020
Muslims in fear as police crack down in India’s heartland
MEERUT, India (AP) — Sometimes Arshad Hussain disappears. He will be sitting on the bed, watching relatives, neighbors and journalists…
Asian countries brace to evacuate workers in Iraq, Iran
Middle East
January 6, 2020
Asian countries brace to evacuate workers in Iraq, Iran
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte ordered the military to prepare to deploy its aircraft and ships “at…
World rings in the new year amid wildfires, protests
World
December 31, 2019
World rings in the new year amid wildfires, protests
SYDNEY/HONG KONG (Reuters) – Millions of people began ringing in 2020 with fireworks, dancing and champagne on Wednesday, but Australia’s…
India prepares for New Year’s Eve with fresh protests against citizenship law
World
December 31, 2019
India prepares for New Year’s Eve with fresh protests against citizenship law
NEW DELHI (Reuters) – Thousands of Indians are set to ring in the New Year by holding protests against a…
The ‘lathi’: India’s colonial vintage anti-protest weapon
World
December 29, 2019
The ‘lathi’: India’s colonial vintage anti-protest weapon
As Indian protests against a new citizenship law have intensified, so has police use of “lathis”, sturdy sticks used to…
India’s protests: why now?
World
December 28, 2019
India’s protests: why now?
Mumbai-based copywriter Sarah Syed says she was long alarmed by the Hindu nationalist direction of India under Prime Minister Narendra…
In an Indian village, a woman’s killing and alleged rape opens caste divides
World
December 27, 2019
In an Indian village, a woman’s killing and alleged rape opens caste divides
HINDU NAGAR, India (Reuters) — When the young woman limped toward shopkeeper Ravindra Prakash, pleading for help on a dark…
Internet restrictions ahead of fresh India protests
World
December 27, 2019
Internet restrictions ahead of fresh India protests
Mobile internet was cut on Friday in parts of India’s most populous state and thousands of riot police were deployed…
‘I’m still scared’ – Asia remembers tsunami that killed 230,000
World
December 26, 2019
‘I’m still scared’ – Asia remembers tsunami that killed 230,000
PHANG NGA, Thailand (Reuters) — Communities across Asia commemorated the more than 230,000 victims of the Indian Ocean tsunami on…
India bids to bust citizenship law ‘myths’ with cartoon Muslims
World
December 23, 2019
India bids to bust citizenship law ‘myths’ with cartoon Muslims
India’s ruling party launched a video with animated Muslim characters on social media Monday as part of a publicity blitz…