South Korea Launches Military Exercise for Islets Also Claimed by Japan

The exercises are meant to protect South Korea’s claim to a set of islets also claimed by Japan, as ties between the two countries are at their worst in years. Press Release Distribution Service

Iceland’s Purple Planes Are Grounded, and With Them, Its Economy

The collapse of WOW Air, the discount airline, has damaged the country’s tourism industry, which had lifted it from the wreckage of the 2008 financial crisis. Press Release Distribution Service

নিজভূমে নির্যাতিত, পরভূমে আশা-নিরাশার দোলাচলে ৭ লক্ষ ৩০ হাজার রোহিঙ্গা

মায়ানমারে, যেখানে তারা জাতিগত নিধনের শিকার হয়েছে, সেখানে তাদের জন্য কি অপেক্ষা করছে তার আতঙ্কই রোহিঙ্গাদের মায়ানমারে ফিরে যেতে বাঁধা দিচ্ছে। কিন্তু বাংলাদেশের শরণার্থী শিবিরে জীবন কঠিন। কোথাও যাওয়ার মত একটি জায়গাও তাদের নেই। Press Release Distribution Service

Sidney Rittenberg, Idealistic American Aide to Mao Who Evolved to Counsel Capitalists, Dies at 98

Once a dedicated Communist, Mr. Rittenberg became disillusioned after 16 years in prison in China and returned to the United States to forge a lucrative career helping companies do business in China. Press Release Distribution Service

In Hong Kong Protests, Tear Gas and Violence End a Period of Calm

Officers charged at demonstrators in Kwun Tong, and protesters threw gasoline bombs at the police, a marked departure from recent gatherings. Press Release Distribution Service

For Indonesia’s Child Jockeys, Time to Retire at 10, After 5 Years of Racing

On an Indonesian island, jockeys as young as 5 compete in high-stakes horse races, a risky practice decried by critics but an important source of income for many poor families. Press Release Distribution Service

In Hong Kong Protests, Tear Gas and Violence End a Period of Calm

Officers charged at demonstrators in Kwun Tong, and protesters threw gasoline bombs at the police, a marked departure from recent gatherings. Press Release Distribution Service

One More Way to Die: Delivering Food in Cape Town’s Gig Economy

As food-delivery apps take off in South Africa, thousands of motorbike riders, many migrants desperate for work, have signed up. For some, it is their last job. Press Release Distribution Service

For Indonesia’s Child Jockeys, Time to Retire at 10, After 5 Years of Racing

On an Indonesian island, jockeys as young as 5 compete in high-stakes horse races, a risky practice decried by critics but an important source of income for many poor families. Press Release Distribution Service

Trump Asserts He Can Force U.S. Companies to Leave China

The president cited a national security law from 1977 that has never before been used to cut economic ties with a major power in a trade dispute. Press Release Distribution Service

One More Way to Die: Delivering Food in Cape Town’s Gig Economy

As food-delivery apps take off in South Africa, thousands of motorbike riders, many migrants desperate for work, have signed up. For some, it is their last job. Press Release Distribution Service

Tehran Orders Crackdown as Wealthy Use Ambulances to Beat Traffic

Celebrities and even private tutors pay large sums of money to use emergency vehicles to escape traffic in one of world’s worst cities for traffic jams. Press Release Distribution Service

In Hong Kong Protests, Tear Gas and Violence End a Period of Calm

Officers charged at demonstrators in Kwun Tong, and protesters threw gasoline bombs at the police, a marked departure from recent gatherings. Press Release Distribution Service

Trump Asserts He Can Force U.S. Companies to Leave China

The president cited a national security law from 1977 that has never before been used to cut economic ties with a major power in a trade dispute. Press Release Distribution Service

As the Amazon Burns, Europe Seizes Title of Climate Champion

With the Trump administration nearly silent, European leaders have energetically stepped in to take up the mantle of leadership. A trade deal could be at stake. Press Release Distribution Service

In Hong Kong Protests, Tear Gas and Violence End a Period of Calm

Officers charged at demonstrators in Kwun Tong, and protesters threw gasoline bombs at the police, a marked departure from recent gatherings. Press Release Distribution Service

For Indonesia’s Child Jockeys, Time to Retire at 10, After 5 Years of Racing

On an Indonesian island, jockeys as young as 5 compete in high-stakes horse races, a risky practice decried by critics but an important source of income for many poor families. Press Release Distribution Service

Tehran Orders Crackdown as Wealthy Use Ambulances to Beat Traffic

Celebrities and even private tutors pay large sums of money to use emergency vehicles to escape traffic in one of world’s worst cities for traffic jams. Press Release Distribution Service

As Amazon Fires Become Global Crisis, Brazil’s President Reverses Course

After days of playing down the fires raging across the Amazon, President Bolsonaro orders the military to step in. But it’s not clear that will be enough. Press Release Distribution Service

For Indonesia’s Child Jockeys, Time to Retire at 10, After 5 Years of Racing

On an Indonesian island, jockeys as young as 5 compete in high-stakes horse races, a risky practice decried by critics but an important source of income for many poor families. Press Release Distribution Service

One More Way to Die: Delivering Food in Cape Town’s Gig Economy

As food-delivery apps take off in South Africa, thousands of motorbike riders, many migrants desperate for work, have signed up. For some, it is their last job. Press Release Distribution Service

In Hong Kong Protests, Tear Gas and Violence End a Period of Calm

Officers charged at demonstrators in Kwun Tong, and protesters threw gasoline bombs at the police, a marked departure from recent gatherings. Press Release Distribution Service

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