asia
Third-generation hybrid rice achieves high yields in China
Changsha, Oct 23 (Xinhua/UNB) -- The third-generation hybrid rice developed by Yuan Longping, the "father of hybrid rice," and his team underwent its first public yield monitoring from Monday to Tuesday and achieved high output.
Hong Kong government withdraws bill that sparked protests
Hong Kong, Oct 23 (AP/UNB) — Hong Kong authorities on Wednesday withdrew an unpopular extradition bill that sparked months of chaotic protests that have since morphed into a campaign for greater democratic change.
Lawsuit vs Sri Lankan presidential hopeful dismissed in US
Colombo, Oct 22 (AP/UNB) — The daughter of a Sri Lankan journalist assassinated during the country's civil war says she'll appeal a U.S. court's decision to throw out her lawsuit against Gotabaya Rajapaksa, the front-runner in Sri Lanka's upcoming presidential election.
Thailand bans use of paraquat and other toxic farm chemicals
Bangkok, Oct 22 (AP/UNB) — Thailand's government has agreed to ban the use of three farming chemicals widely regarded as dangerous to human health.
Prosecutors seek court change for Goldman Sachs's 1MDB trial
Kuala Lumpur, Oct 22 (AP/UNB) — Malaysian prosecutors Tuesday sought a court change for Goldman Sachs's criminal trial over its role in the alleged multibillion-dollar ransacking of state investment fund 1MDB.
Duterte cuts short Japan trip due to 'unbearable' spine pain
Manila, Oct 22 (AP/UNB) — Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is cutting short his trip to Japan due to "unbearable pain" in his spinal column caused by his fall during a motorcycle ride last week, his spokesman said Tuesday.
Pakistan's imprisoned former premier rushed to hospital
Lahore, Oct 22 (AP/UNB) — Pakistan's former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, who was convicted on corruption charges, was rushed to hospital from the prison after recent blood tests raised doctors' concerns, his physician said Tuesday.
Hong Kong, Taiwan spar over fugitive case that led to unrest
Hong Kong, Oct 22 (AP/UNB) — Hong Kong is feuding with Taiwan over a fugitive murder suspect whose case indirectly sparked mass protests in Hong Kong in opposition to an unpopular extradition bill.
Thailand arrests German man for allegedly disposing of body
Bangkok, Oct 22 (AP/UNB) — Police in Thailand are investigating the death of a German woman after arresting a German man for allegedly dumping her body into a canal.
Prosecutors seek court change for Goldman Sachs's 1MDB trial
Kuala Lumpur, Oct 22 (AP/UNB) — Malaysian prosecutors Tuesday sought a court change for Goldman Sachs's criminal trial over its role in the alleged multibillion-dollar ransacking of state investment fund 1MDB.