Lawyers are challenging Indonesia’s incorporation of volatile Papua region into its territory in 1969 with a judicial review at the country’s highest court.
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Report: N. Korea Using Cryptocurrency to Fund Weapons Program
N. Korea is using cryptocurrency markets to evade global sanctions and is likely using the virtual money to fund its weapons of mass destruction programs.
Bangladesh Stifles Free Expression, Despite Denials
In its annual press freedom index, Reporters Sans Frontières has dropped Bangladesh to 150th out of 180 countries – the lowest ranking it has ever received.
Key Facts About Japan’s Imperial System
Eighth-century chronicles say sun goddess Amaterasu Omikami bequeathed her grandson a mirror, jewels and a sword, which he gave to the first emperor, Jimmu.
DC Author Benny Tai and Allies Handed Prison Sentences in HK
Eight Hong Kong activists were handed sentences of up to 16 months in prison for their roles organizing pro-democracy demonstrations. The activists were convicted on charges of public nuisance and incitement.
Australian Media Companies Face Contempt Charges
More than 30 journalists and publishers are due to face court Monday over their coverage of Cardinal George Pell’s trial for child sex abuse.
Myanmar Court Rejects Final Appeal By Reuters’ Journalists
CPJ expressed deep disappointment today after the Myanmar Supreme Court upheld Reuters’ journalists Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo’s convictions.
Sri Lanka Blasts: Trigger for Further Communal Violence?
A keener eye of the religious breakdown of Sri Lanka would give us a better insight on the ”social overlapping differences” present which gives rise to the ressentiment.
Sandiaga Emerges From Defeat in Indonesia as Presidential Material
As Indonesia’s presidential candidate Prabowo Subianto stood on stage claiming a victory in this year’s general elections that few could believe.
43 Disappeared Mexican Students Remembered in Ai Weiwei Exhibit
Chinese artist Ai Weiwei’s interest in studying human rights around world led to meeting with relatives of 43 students who disappeared in Mexico in 2014.