The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) is a vital pillar of rule of law and anti-corruption in Indonesia, Transparency International affirmed.
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Participative Democracy is Best Approach For Poverty Eradication in India
Participative democracy could make policies more efficient for poverty eradication in India, but only when there is no asymmetry of information.
Important Conviction Obtained in 2002 Murder of India Journalist
Important convictions obtained in 2002 murder of journalist Ram Chandler Chaterpatti by India’s Central Bureau of Investigation according to news reports.
Reuters’ Myanmar Journalists Lose Appeal
Two Reuters journalists, Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo in Myanmar lost their appeal Friday against their conviction and seven-year jail sentences.
North Korean Human Rights Remain Dire
More than a year of international engagement, promises of economic reform by North Korea’s leaders, human rights situation still remains dire.
Law Against Criticizing Malaysian Monarchy Proposed
The Malaysian government’s proposed new law to protect the monarchy from “insults” is its latest backtracking on human rights promises.
Saudi Woman Fleeing Family Travels to Canada for Asylum
Eighteen-year-old Rahaf Mohammed Alqunun was greeted by Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland as she arrived from Thailand in the Canadian city of Toronto.
Is China Spying on International Media in Hong Kong?
After a Wall Street Journal investigation revealed mainland Chinese police had conducted “full surveillance” on reporters working in Hong Kong.
Coke-funded Group Swayed China’s Obesity Efforts, Papers Say
Coke funded group undermined China’s efforts to keep obesity rates in check by overemphasizing importance of physical activity rather than dietary habits.
Apparel Firm Cuts off Chinese Factory in Internment Camp
A U.S. supplier of T-shirts and other team apparel to college bookstores cut its ties with a Chinese company that drew workers from an internment camp.