The KPK Commission of Indonesia has named 41 local councilors from east Java city of Malang as suspects in a major bribery scandal, leaving four in office.
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With Violent Repression In Bangladesh, How Can Modern Students Uphold Democracy?
Bangladesh has been marked by violent protests in recent months, as protests over road conditions exploded into student-led political violence.
Yemen: Pay Raise For Civil Servants Amidst Raging Protests
Yemen government to give civil servants and pensioners raises after protests against the country’s woeful economy nearly paralyzed a major port city Sunday.
World Reacts To Guilty Verdict Of Myanmar Reuters Journalists
World figures have reacted to seven-year sentence given two Reuters journalists found guilty by Myanmar Judge for breaking law on State secrets.
China’s Leader Xi Looms Large Over North Korean Anniversary
President Xis’ presence or absence in North Korea annivesary would signify how much vitality has returned to the ties between Pyongynag and Beijing.
Myanmar Court Convicts 2 Reuters Journalists Of Violating Secrecy Laws
Two Reuters journalists in Myanmar have been convicted of violating the country’s secrecy laws and sentenced to seven years in prison.
Japan Protests To China Over Banning Of Reporter
Japan has protested to China over its decision to ban a reporter for a conservative Japanese newspaper from covering talks between the countries’ diplomats.
Controversy as Australia’s Ruling Party Chooses New Prime Minister
Australia lawmakers Friday elected Treasurer Scott Morrison as next Prime Minister in a ballot that continues an era of extraordinary political instability.
Appeals Court Sentences Former S. Korean President Park To 25 Years
South Korean appeals court sentenced ex-President Park to 25 years in jail Friday, in a case arising from a corruption scandal that toppled her in 2017.
Glut Of Unresolved Issues Renews Philippine President’s Threat To Resign
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte’s now-rescinded offer to resign halfway into office follows increased anger about the persistence of corruption.