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Malaysians in Singapore went the extra mile for Bersih 3.0

By Kirsten Han Mon, Apr 30, 2012 7:25PM UTC View Comments

On April 28, numerous streets and squares in Malaysia transformed into a sea of yellow and green as people from all walks of life joined Bersih 3.0 to call for clean and fair elections. Malaysia’s elections have often been subject to much controversy. There have been complaints of phantom voters, stuffed ballot boxes, vote-buying, bribery...

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Philippines: Planking ban lawmaker gets planked

By Tonyo Cruz Tue, Sep 20, 2011 10:44PM UTC View Comments

Planking, which a congressman wants outlawed, goes to the Philippines Congress. (Photo from Tine Sabillo's blog.)

A member of the House of Representatives has filed a measure outlawing “planking” by students, after activists planked to express support for a transport workers’ strike. Congressman Winnie Castelo’s House Bill 5316 drew very critical reactions, both online and offline. Mocking Castelo, critics did not lose time to express their opposition to the bill by,...

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Vietnamese police crush anti-China protest

By AP News Mon, Aug 22, 2011 2:13AM UTC View Comments

Vietnamese protesters shout anti-China slogans during a protest rally at Hoan Kiem Lake in Hanoi, Vietnam on Sunday, July 24, 2011. Pic:AP

HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — Vietnamese police swooped in and crushed an anti-China rally Sunday, arresting dozens of protesters who refused to stop chanting and forcing them onto two buses that were driven away. The move followed stern warnings last week that Hanoi would no longer tolerate the weekly demonstrations that have taken place in the...

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India elephant polo match canceled amid protest

By AP News Sun, Aug 21, 2011 8:45AM UTC View Comments

JAIPUR, India (AP) — An elephant polo match has been canceled in the northern Indian city of Jaipur after animal rights activists objected that the sport was cruel to the animals. The group People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals called the cancellation of Sunday’s match “a victory for the elephants.” Beer giant Carlsberg India...

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Indian leader says anti-graft bill will take time

By AP News Sun, Aug 21, 2011 12:34AM UTC View Comments

NEW DELHI (AP) — India’s prime minister said it would take time to pass anti-corruption legislation, as an activist fasted for a fifth day Saturday to demand that his bill be approved. Anna Hazare told supporters that he felt weaker from fasting but would “fight on” for the cause. More than 10,000 people surrounded...

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