UN Security Council OKs resolution against Yemen rebels
The United Nations Security Council has voted unanimously to adopt a resolution that demands that Shiite rebels immediately relinquish control of Yemen’s government in a crisis that has pushed the Arab world’s poorest country near collapse. The United States and ten other countries... read more »
China’s first female astronaut gives birth
China’s first female astronaut has begun training for her next mission after giving birth to her first child. The China Daily newspaper on Friday quoted Liu Yang as confirming the birth at an award ceremony this week but gave no further details. It quoted her saying she was already in training... read more »
WikiLeaks case: Hormone treatment approved for Chelsea Manning
Defence Department officials said on Thursday that hormone treatment for gender reassignment has been approved for Chelsea Manning, the former intelligence analyst convicted of espionage for sending classified documents to the WikiLeaks website. The officials said the hormone therapy was approved... read more »
Jackie Chan’s son Jaycee released from jail
Jaycee Chan, the son of actor Jackie Chan, was released from jail in China on Friday after serving a six-month sentence on drugs charges, state media said. The official Xinhua news agency said he was let out in the early hours of the morning having completed his sentence, taking into account time... read more »
