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Philippines' Nobel laureate Ressa loses appeal of cyber libel conviction
Philippines' Nobel laureate Ressa loses appeal of cyber libel conviction
by  AFP

Philippines' Nobel Peace Prize winner Maria Ressa lost her appeal against a conviction for cyber libel, her news website Rappler said Friday, in the latest blow for the veteran journalist. She and Russian journalist Dmitry Muratov were awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in October for their efforts to "safeguard freedom of expression".

Shinzo Abe resigns Wednesday as Japan's longest-serving prime minister, leaving behind a legacy studded with headline-grabbing moments, from appearing as Super Mario to a shrine visit that sparked regional anger.
Shinzo Abe resigns Wednesday as Japan's longest-serving prime minister, leaving behind a legacy studded with headline-grabbing moments, from appearing as Super Mario to a shrine visit that sparked regional anger.
by  AFP

Japan's best-known politician Shinzo Abe was shot at a campaign event Friday and left in a "very grave condition", shocking the country and global leaders. In 2017, a video went viral of Trump almost wrestling with Abe in a handshake that lasted 19 seconds and ended with the Japanese leader visibly grimacing and appearing relieved the encounter was over.

Will Belarus join Moscow's Ukraine offensive?
Will Belarus join Moscow's Ukraine offensive?
by  AFP

Belarus has served as a staging ground for Russia's intervention in Ukraine, but strongman Alexander Lukashenko has so far avoided becoming a party to the conflict. Despite officially being a non-belligerent, the Belarus strongman has demanded that his country be included in any talks and a deal to end the conflict.

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