Thousands protest in Myanmar over toddler rape case
Thousands of protesters marched in Yangon Saturday as outrage over the rape of a two-year-old spilled onto the streets following a viral online campaign in a case that has left…
China says US tariffs must be lifted for a trade deal
US tariffs against China must be lifted for the two sides to reach a deal to end the trade war, the Chinese commerce ministry said Thursday. Trade teams from the…
Kyoto mayor politely invites Kim Kardashian to visit Japan to see what ‘Kimono’ truly is, asks to drop trademark application
Kyoto, Japan – Kim Kardashian is making rounds in social media for the release of her new “shapewear” and causing an even bigger stir for her intention to trademark the…
China hubby beats mail order Indonesian bride for refusing to have sex
Monika, a 23-year-old Indonesian from Pontianak in West Kalimantan province, claims she got a beating for refusing to have sex with her 28-year old Chinese husband whom she married through…
The end to a fairy-tale: Descendants of the Sun Song Joong Ki & Song Hye Kyo file for divorce
Seoul – To the dismay of many who follow the romance of celebrity couple Song Joong Ki, 33, and Song Hye Kyo, 37, ever since Descendent of the Sun, the…
Nike touts growing women’s market, stays bullish on China
Nike reported increased quarterly sales, but lower profits Thursday as executives pointed to higher women's athletics sales due in part to the Women's World Cup. Earnings were dented somewhat by…