Fugitive former Thai PM Yingluck gets five years' jail in absentia
Thailand's Supreme Court convicted and sentenced former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra in absentia to five years in prison on Wednesday for mismanaging a rice subsidy scheme.
Wed Sep 27 2017
Australia says MH17 perpetrators may be tried in absentia
The perpetrators who brought down Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17 in July 2014, killing all 298 aboard, may be tried in absentia, Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop said on Sunday.
Sun Jul 16 2017
Observers say the White House will run fine with the first lady in New York
Donald Trump's wife, Melania, plans to continue living in Manhattan with their young son Barron, at least until he completes the school year.
Tue Nov 22 2016
Italian court finds Knox guilty of murder
An Italian court pronounced US student Amanda Knox guilty of murder and sentenced her in absentia to 28 years and six months in prison in what she said was an "unjust verdict".
Thu Jan 30 2014
Bangladesh sentences British Muslim leader, US citizen to hang
A Bangladesh war crimes court sentenced a British-based Muslim leader and a US citizen to death in absentia for murder Sunday.
Sun Nov 03 2013
Kyrgyzstan sentences ex-president, brother in absentia
A Kyrgyz military court on Tuesday sentenced in absentia former president Kurmanbek Bakiyev to 24 years in prison.
Tue Feb 12 2013
Bangladesh to deliver first war crime verdict
Maolana Abul Kalam Azad, who has been on the run for nearly a year, could be sentenced to death in absentia by the Dhaka-based tribunal.
Mon Jan 21 2013
Is climate change making tropical storms more frequent? Scientists say it's unclear
Scientists say it remains unclear how much climate change is reshaping the storm season.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Samples obtained by Chinese spacecraft show moon's ancient volcanism
The material provides new insight into the moon's geological history including the oldest evidence to date of lunar volcanism.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable
Teenagers and young adults are becoming prime targets for a new wave of cyber scams, a trend raising alarm bells across Southeast Asia.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024