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Chi Chia-wei (left), a gay-rights activist, speaks during a press conference in Taipei after a referendum on same-sex marriage did not pass on Saturday. Photo: AFP

Beijing, China, France, Middle East, South Asia, Taiwan, World

Referendum: Taiwan voters say no to gay marriage

by Asia Times staff November 24, 2018February 18, 2020

Pakistani Rangers walk past burning motorbikes on a street in Karachi early November 24, after they were set alight by protesters following the arrest of hardline cleric Khadim Hussain Rizvi. Photo: AFP

France, Middle East, Pakistan, South Asia, World

Pakistan detains hardliner behind blasphemy protests

by Asia Times staff November 24, 2018February 18, 2020

People take part in a rally in support of same-sex marriage near the Presidential Office in Taipei on November 18,, ahead of a landmark vote on LGBT rights on November 24. Photo: AFP

Beijing, China, France, Taiwan, World

Taiwan midterm elections put divisive issues on the ballot

by Asia Times staff November 24, 2018February 18, 2020

A Palestinian demonstrator throws a stone during a "Great March of Return" demonstration near the Israel-Gaza border on November 23. Photo: Ali Jadallah / Anadolu Agency

Egypt, France, Israel, Middle East, World

Israeli army gunfire ‘wounds 14 Palestinian protesters’

by Asia Times staff November 24, 2018February 18, 2020

Representational image: iStock

France, Iran, Iraq, Middle East, World

Iran says US chemical weapons allegations are ‘dangerous and obscene’

by Asia Times staff November 24, 2018February 18, 2020

A chauffeur prepares to drive her car in Riyadh in June. More than a dozen Saudi activists who fought for her right to take the wheel were arrested in May, shortly before the decades-long ban on females driving in the kingdom was lifted. Photo: AFP

France, Middle East, World

Saudi denies female activists were tortured and molested

by Asia Times staff November 24, 2018February 18, 2020

Conflict and instability continue to plague Afghanistan as the country struggles to achieve an enduring peace after decades of turmoil. Image: iStock

Afghanistan, France, South Asia, World

UN envoy: ‘Well-founded hopes for peace’ in Afghanistan

by Asia Times staff November 24, 2018February 18, 2020

Illustration: iStock

France, Iran, Middle East, Russia, Syria, Turkey, World

Russia: No ‘artificial deadlines’ for the Syria peace process

by Asia Times staff November 24, 2018February 18, 2020

Palestinian Foreign Minister Riyad al-Maliki. Photo: Resul Rehimov / Anadolu Agency

European Union, France, Israel, Middle East, World

Palestinian foreign minister warns of ‘apartheid regime’

by Asia Times staff November 24, 2018February 18, 2020

A member of the Yemeni pro-government forces in the city of Hodeida. Photo: AFP

France, Iran, Middle East, World

Yemen rebels agree to discuss UN role in running vital port

by Asia Times staff November 24, 2018February 18, 2020

Image: iStock

European Union, France, Middle East, Russia, World

Oil prices plunge as glut fear triggers heavy selling

by Asia Times staff November 23, 2018February 18, 2020

A man passes the New York Stock Exchange. Photo: Reuters/Brendan McDermid

China, France, World

US stocks fall with oil shares in retreat and retailers mixed

by Asia Times staff November 23, 2018February 18, 2020

Singapore's Supreme Court. Photo: Google Maps

AT Finance, Indonesia, Middle East, Singapore

Indonesian worker jailed seven years over baby’s death

by Asia Times staff November 23, 2018February 18, 2020

Taipei will pick a new mayor on Saturday. Photo: Twitter

Police on high alert ahead of Taipei mayoral election

by Asia Times staff November 23, 2018February 18, 2020

Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey with Indian female journalists and the offending placard.
Photo: Twitter/@annavetticad

India, South Asia, World

Twitter CEO trolled for ‘Smash Brahminical Patriarchy’ placard

by Asia Times staff November 23, 2018February 18, 2020

Oyang 70, the ship that sank in 2010 with the loss of six lives. Photo: YouTube.

AT Finance, Indonesia, New Zealand, Northeast Asia, Oceania, South Korea

Fishermen paid missing wages after three-year legal struggle

by Asia Times staff November 23, 2018February 18, 2020

Thousands of dogs are stolen for their meat in Bali. Photo: iStock.

AT Finance, Indonesia

Perdagangan daging anjing curian masih berlanjut di Bali

by Asia Times staff November 23, 2018November 23, 2018

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Photo: Google Maps

AT Finance, Indonesia, Malaysia

Malaysia akan tanda tangani MOU perlindungan PMI

by Asia Times staff November 23, 2018November 23, 2018

The Hong Kong High Court in Admiralty on Hong Kong Island. Photo: Google Maps

AT Finance, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Middle East

Mantan majikan Erwiana dibebaskan lebih awal

by Asia Times staff November 23, 2018November 23, 2018

The dog has been waiting for its owner since August. Photo: YouTube.

China

Ribuan tersentuh oleh penantian seekor anjing akan mendiang pemilik

by Asia Times staff November 23, 2018November 23, 2018

Suresh pulls the massive cobra out of the stream. Photo: YouTube

India, South Asia

Video về người đàn ông Ấn Độ với rắn hổ mang chúa khổng lồ được lan truyền

by Asia Times staff November 23, 2018February 18, 2020

Chennai Central Railway Station. Photo: Wikimedia Commons

India, South Asia

Ton of ‘dog meat’ seized in India found to be mutton

by Asia Times staff November 23, 2018February 18, 2020

(From left to right) Ayantu Abera Demisse, marathon volunteer, He Yinli
Photo: Baidu.com

China

Vận động viên Trung Quốc thua trên đường đua sau khi tình nguyện viên đưa quốc kỳ đến tay cô

by Asia Times staff November 23, 2018February 18, 2020

Manila, the capital of the Philippines. Photo: Wikimedia Commons

AT Finance, India, Philippines, South Asia, World

Overstayers face deportation from the Philippines

by Asia Times staff November 23, 2018February 18, 2020

The Shatin Magistrates’ Court in the New Territories. Photo: Google Maps

China, Hong Kong

Ba người bị tù vì làm việc bất hợp pháp ở Hong Kong

by Asia Times staff November 23, 2018February 18, 2020

Linyuan Precinct, Kaohsiung City Government Police Bureau. Photo: Google Maps

AT Finance, Vietnam

Phụ nữ Việt Nam bị bắt vì hoạt động đồi trụy ở Cao Hùng

by Asia Times staff November 23, 2018February 18, 2020

Crescent Moon Lake in the Gobi Desert in Gansu province. Water is more scarce in northern China as rivers and glaciers dry up because of climate change and dams and pollution affect waterways. Photo: iStock

Afghanistan, AT Finance, Beijing, China, India, South Asia, Vietnam, World

Water crisis puts trade war into perspective for China

by Asia Times staff November 23, 2018February 18, 2020

A trainer plane sporting livery featuring the Australian and Singaporean flags is seen at Base Pearce in Western Australia. Photo: Handout

AT Finance, Australia, France, Oceania, Singapore, World

Singapore marks 25 years of military training in Australia

by Asia Times staff November 23, 2018February 18, 2020

The rat lying in the food bowl at Café de Coral in Lok Wah Center, Kowloon.
Photo: Facebook

China, Hong Kong, Middle East, World

Rogue rodent gives diner a nasty shock in fast food outlet

by Asia Times staff November 23, 2018February 18, 2020

Romaine lettuce, which has been linked to an outbreak of infection. Photo: iStock

China, Hong Kong, World

Romaine lettuce off the menu after infection outbreak in US

by Asia Times staff November 23, 2018February 18, 2020

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