Explosions Cause Fire At US Army Base In South Korea, No Casualties Reported
More than 20 oxygen tanks reportedly blew up at Camp Caroll, 175 miles southeast of Seoul. No casualties were reported.
$81 Million Heist Carried Out Through Bangladesh Bank Official’s Computer, Diplomat Says
Now, a Philippine panel is investigating how the stolen money ended up in Manila.
Canadian PM Justin Trudeau Accused Of Manhandling Opposition Lawmaker, Apologizes In Parliament
The Canadian Prime Minister apologized in Parliament after he was accused of elbowing a female member of the opposition.
Snapchat Draws Ire For ‘Skin-Lightening’ Filters, Users Say App Is ‘Whitewashing’ Faces
The app has come under criticism from some users for filters that visibly lighten their faces and sharpen facial features.
US Eases Economic Sanctions On Myanmar, Drops 10 State-Owned Companies From Blacklist
In a bid to support democracy in the Southeast Asian country, the Obama administration announced Tuesday the removal of Myanmar’s 10 state-owned companies from its blacklist.
Playboy’s Hugh Hefner Faces Lawsuit By Bill Cosby Accuser
Former model Chloe Goins has accused Hefner of conspiring in an alleged sexual assault by Bill Cosby at the Playboy Mansion in 2008.
Bangladesh Arrests Islamist Militant Over Rajshahi Professor’s Killing
Police arrested a member of the Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen in relation with Rezaul Karim Siddique’s murder in April.
Man Booker International Prize 2016: South Korean Han Kang Wins For ‘The Vegetarian’
Han Kang won in the face of competition from an impressive shortlist, including Nobel Prize winner Orhan Pamuk.
