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Ukrainian-born Miss Japan gives up her title after magazine reveals affair with a married man

The Ukrainian-born winner of this year's Miss Japan beauty pageant says she has renounced her title after a magazine published an article about her affair with a married man.
Karolina Shiino poses for photos with a gold Miss Japan trophy.

Published: Location: JapanTopic: Human Interest

Malaysians outraged by halved jail sentence for disgraced former PM Najib

For many Malaysians, the reduced punishment for disgraced former leader Najib Razak is seen as the ultimate betrayal, with authorities appearing to go soft on a corrupt 70-year-old whose ill-gotten gains once helped fund a Hollywood movie.
Najib Razak leaves KL court house

Published: Location: MalaysiaTopic: World Politics

Beijing edits Yang Hengjun's online record in a hint of what might lie ahead

Yesterday, China sentenced Yang Hengjun to death. But a minor tweak in a press conference transcript from years ago sheds light on a potential reprieve, writes Bang Xiao.
A screenshot with a red box highlighting some Chinese characters that were changed in a transcript of a press conference.

Published: Location: ChinaTopic: Courts and Trials

Dutton makes personal appeal to Xi to reconsider Yang Hengjun's sentence

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton urges Chinese President Xi Jinping to reconsider the suspended death sentence handed to Australian man Yang Hengjun as the government and opposition move in lock step.
A man in a black shirt sits beside water while a woman in a blue shirt puts her arms around his neck.

Published: Location: AustraliaTopic: Federal Government

Who is Bushra Bibi, the pious wife of Imran Khan now alleged to have broken Islamic law

Former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan says he "did not catch a glimpse" of his wife's face until they were married. Now they have received a seven-year jail term for an unlawful marriage.
A man in a blue shirt and vest sits next to a woman in dark black conservative Islamic garb behind a table.

Published: Location: PakistanTopic: Political Leadership

South Korean court acquits Samsung chief Lee Jae-yong of financial crimes

The Seoul Central District Court said the prosecution failed to provide enough evidence that the 2015 merger was unlawfully conducted.
A man with glasses wearing a suit.

Published: Location: Korea, Republic OfTopic: Corporate Crimes

India levels England Test series with victory in Visakhapatnam

England falls short of the target in Visakhapatnam, as India delights home fans with a series-levelling Test win.
An Indian bowler dances and pumps his fists mid-pitch as an England batter walks back to the pavilion.

Published: Location: IndiaTopic: Sport

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