Many in Iran are frustrated by unrest and poor economy. Parliament elections could see a low turnout
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Iran is holding parliamentary elections this Friday, yet the real question may not be who gets elected but how many people actually turn out to vote. Widespread…
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Indonesia’s likely next president made 4-star general despite links to alleged human rights abuses
JAKARTA, Indonesia — Indonesian President Joko Widodo on Wednesday awarded an honorary four-star general rank to Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto, a former high-ranking army officer who is linked to human rights…
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Hong Kong lifts curbs on property market, to spend more on tourism
HONG KONG — Hong Kong’s government has lifted curbs on property deals after home prices fell to a seven-year low, adding to the Chinese territory’s woes.Finance minister Paul Chan announced the…
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Russian court sentences co-chair of rights group to 30 months in prison
A Moscow court on Tuesday sentenced a veteran human rights advocate who spoke out against the war in Ukraine to two years and six months in prison. He was taken directly into…
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Australian tourist missing in Zimbabwe not seen for 9 days, officials say in new details
HARARE, Zimbabwe — An Australian tourist reported missing late last week in Zimbabwe near Victoria Falls already had been missing for nearly a week before that, according to new information released…
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Majority of countries argue Israel violated international law in last historic hearing at UN court
THE HAGUE — The United Nations’ highest court on Monday wrapped up historic proceedings into the legality of Israel’s 57-year occupation of lands sought by Palestinians for a future state, with…
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Mexican president slams YouTube for taking down his video that shared a journalist’s phone number
MEXICO CITY — Mexico’s president again lashed out at social media platform YouTube on Monday for taking down part of his daily news briefing where he revealed a reporter’s phone number.President Andrés Manuel…
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US cruise ship finally allowed to dock in Mauritius after tests show no cholera aboard
CAPE TOWN, South Africa — A U.S.-owned luxury cruise ship with more than 3,000 passengers and crew was allowed to dock Monday in the Indian Ocean island of Mauritius after being…
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Police find bodies of Australian couple allegedly killed by jilted police lover
MELBOURNE, Australia — Australian police on Tuesday found the bodies of a couple hours after the jilted police officer lover who allegedly shot them dead told investigators where to look, officials…
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American husband and wife missing in Caribbean are likely dead, authorities say
An American husband and wife who went missing after three escaped prisoners boarded their boat in the Caribbean are likely dead, authorities said on Monday.Ralph Hendry and his wife, Kathy Brandel, from…
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