Malaysia’s royal families will elect a king Thursday after the last monarch abdicated following his reported marriage to a Russian ex-beauty queen.
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Ex-Jakarta Governor Convicted of Blasphemy Free After Nearly Two Years
The former governor, Basuki Tjahaja Purnama of Indonesian capital of Jakarta is free after spending nearly two years in prison on a blasphemy conviction.
Brazil Weakens Law Aimed at Holding Government to Account
Brazil’s on Thursday gave hundreds more public servants power to keep official records from public for decades by labeling them “secret” and “ultra-secret.”
Mass Anti-Maduro Protests Met With Violence in Venezuela
More than dozen people killed in Protests of serious institutional and human rights crisis that has gripped Venezuela by authorities under command of Maduro
DR Congo Celebrates New President, Keeps Sharp Eye on Ex
DR Congo celebrates new President Felix Tshisekedi, historic occasion for a nation long beset by conflict, while keeping sharp eye on ex-president Kabila.
Ex-Chinese Diplomat-Turned-Dissident Reportedly Detained in China
Australian newspaper says a ex-Chinese diplomat, Chinese-Australian writer and dissident, Yang Hengjun has been detained during visit to his native country.
Hong Kong Moves to Make Disrespecting Chinese Anthem a Crime
Hong Kong lawmakers set to consider bill that would make disrespecting China’s national anthem a crime recommending 3year prison sentence and a $6,373 fine.
Singapore PM’s Brother Backs His Rival with Election Looming
Last week, in a move that could boost Singapore’s weak opposition, a former presidential candidate said he had applied to register a new party.
Over 40 Dead But Sudan Democracy Protesters Return Undaunted
Protests raged across Sudanese cities and another demonstrator died in the most widespread rallies of anti-government unrest that began last month.
In Congo, the Tshisekedi No One Had Expected Takes Power
Felix Tshisekedi, 55, has emerged from his father’s shadow to become Congo’s next president after a disputed vote with runner-up Martin Fayulu.