The Osaka district court on Monday dismissed a lawsuit in which three same-sex couples were seeking…
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Former journalist Peter Jouvenal among five UK nationals to be released in Afghanistan
“We are thrilled Peter is coming home. Thanks to the Afghan administration for releasing him,” Syed…
Heavy rain, floods and lightning leave dozens dead in India and Bangladesh
Northeastern India and northern Bangladesh have been particularly badly hit by severe weather, which has prompted…
Proud to be back: Singapore’s Pink Dot rally makes colorful return
Lim, 21, was born male and now identifies as trans feminine. This year’s rally was her…
Islamic State says attack on Sikh temple is revenge for Prophet insults
The attack on Saturday was “an act of revenge” following insults made by members of India’s…
‘Epidemic’ of unidentified intestinal disease after Covid wave in North Korea
At least 800 families suffering from what North Korea has only called an “acute enteric epidemic”…
Internet Explorer’s final resting place: as a ‘world-class joke’ in South Korea
To commemorate its demise, he spent a month and 430,000 won ($330) designing and ordering a…
Two killed in Sikh temple attack in Afghanistan’s capital Kabul
Seven attackers tried to storm the temple in the early hours of Saturday morning, throwing grenades…
Japan’s top court says government not responsible for Fukushima damage
The ruling’s effect as a precedent will be closely watched, media said. A massive tsunami set…
How I survived 70 days confinement in the world’s toughest Covid lockdown
Still less could I have foreseen that, after serving three weeks of government-mandated quarantine on arrival,…
