Period hut women fear cold nights in Nepal
Cold winter nights add to the trauma of women banished to period huts.
‘Freedom Trail’ set up to commemorate Bataan Death March
Between 5,000 to 18,000 prisoners of war died during the forced march.
Japanese retailers embark on sales drive marking end of Heisei reign
The Japanese Emperor Akihito is due to abdicate later this year.
Malaysia stripped of hosting after Israeli athlete ban
The world para-swimming championships will be hosted elsewhere.
Bodies of anti-monarchy activists found in Thailand
DNA tests confirm identities; both found strangled and drowned in river; activist not heard from since December 12.
Korea to root out sexual violence in sports community
Human rights watchdog to set up independent monitoring system.
Baby-editing doctor ‘pursued own gain’
The Chinese doctor said he edited two children to make them immune to HIV.
Deadly Thailand temple attack a war crime, says rights group
Human Rights Watch on Saturday said the deadly attack on civilians in a place of worship in Narathiwat province is a war crime.
Bangkok grapple with shortage of masks as smog smothers city
The Thai government is trying to resolve a dangerous air pollution problem in Bangkok, by seeding clouds to produce rain and using water cannons to clean streets and the air.