Reuters reporters Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo were jailed for their reporting on the Rohingya crisis, and became symbols of press freedom. Now, after more than 500 days behind bars, they’ve been freed – to the joy of their families. Freed journalists reunited with families}
Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Rajiv Gandhi was assassinated by a suicide bomber in 1991 during a campaign rally India is in full election mode: voting began on 11 April, and the final ballot will be cast on 19 May. Every day, the BBC will be bringing you all the latest updates on the […]
Image copyright Reuters Image caption Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo have now been freed along with thousands of other prisoners Two Reuters journalists jailed in Myanmar for their reporting on the Rohingya crisis have been freed. Wa Lone, 33 and Kyaw Soe Oo, 29 were released after a presidential amnesty. They spent more than […]
Image copyright EPA Image caption Scott Morrison has been campaigning ahead of Australia’s election Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has been egged by a protester while campaigning ahead of the nation’s general election. The egg grazed Mr Morrison’s head but did not break, local media said. The incident also knocked an elderly woman to the […]
Image copyright Getty Images Image caption US trade representative Robert Lighthizer spoke of an “erosion” of commitments US trade representative Robert Lighthizer has accused China of backtracking on commitments in trade talks, but insisted a deal on tariffs is still possible. He said President Trump’s threat to impose new taxes on Chinese exports came after […]
The king is seen as the representation of the divine on earth in Thailand, and the monarchy is highly revered. Thailand also has strict laws, called lese majeste, which ban criticism of the monarchy. Thailand King Vajiralongkorn’s three-day coronation draws to a close}
Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Ranjan Gogoi was sworn in as India’s chief Justice on 3 October India’s Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi has been cleared of sexual harassment allegations. An inquiry panel ruled on Monday that there was “no substance” to the accusations, adding that its report would not be made public. Mr Gogoi […]
The king is seen as the representation of the divine on earth in Thailand, and the monarchy is highly revered. Thailand also has strict laws, called lese majeste, which ban criticism of the monarchy. Thailand King Vajiralongkorn’s three-day coronation draws to a close}
Image copyright Getty Images Image caption US trade representative Robert Lighthizer spoke of an “erosion” of commitments US trade representative Robert Lighthizer has accused China of backtracking on commitments in trade talks, but insisted a deal on tariffs is still possible. He said President Trump’s threat to impose new taxes on Chinese exports came after […]
Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Ranjan Gogoi was sworn in as India’s chief Justice on 3 October India’s Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi has been cleared of sexual harassment allegations. An inquiry panel ruled on Monday that there was “no substance” to the accusations, adding that its report would not be made public. Mr Gogoi […]
