Springboks' 1st black captain gets his chance at history
Oct 31, 2019
Siya Kolisi remembers vividly the national euphoria in 2007 following the Springboks' second Rugby World Cup title. The first black player appointed Springboks captain gets a shot at history on Saturday in the final against England.
Japan justice minister resigns in election payments scandal
Oct 31, 2019
Japan's justice minister has resigned over election payment allegations involving his wife, also a lawmaker, and about his own reported gift-giving, becoming the second Cabinet minister to step down in a week
China says US has 'weaponized' visas to target exchanges
Oct 23, 2019
China is accusing the U.S. of having "weaponized" the issuing of visas following the reported inability of a top Chinese space program official to obtain permission to travel to a key conference in Washington
Hong Kong government withdraws bill that sparked protests
Oct 23, 2019
Hong Kong authorities formally withdrew an unpopular extradition bill that sparked months of chaotic protests in the semi-autonomous Chinese city
Thailand puts crimp in return plans of Cambodian opposition
Oct 23, 2019
Thailand has barred a top leader of Cambodia's opposition party from entering the country, casting doubt on plans for its exiled leaders return to their homeland against the Cambodian government's wishes
The Latest: Japan's emperor proclaims ascension to throne
Oct 22, 2019
Japan's Emperor Naruhito has proclaimed his ascension to the Chrysanthemum Throne
South Korean prosecutors seek arrest of ex-minister's wife
Oct 21, 2019
Prosecutors seek arrest of the wife of South Korea's former justice minister who resigned last week after allegations against him sparked huge protests and dented president's popularity
Seoul police up security after rally at US envoy residence
Oct 19, 2019
South Korean police have beefed up security at the U.S. ambassador's residence in Seoul after a group of anti-American students broke into the compound
China legislature blasts US Congress over Hong Kong
Oct 18, 2019
China's ceremonial legislature is attacking legislation in the U.S. Congress to support pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong
The Latest: HK protest organizer attacked with hammers
Oct 16, 2019
Organizers of some of the giant demonstrations that have shaken Hong Kong say one of their leading activists has been attacked by assailants with hammers, leaving him bloody but conscious.