China says nearly 13,000 'terrorists' arrested in Xinjiang
China on Monday defended its controversial security crackdown in the fractious far west region of Xinjiang, saying nearly 13,000 "terrorists" have been arrested there since 2014.
Beijing has come under international criticism over its policies in the region, where as many as one million Uighurs and other mostly Muslim minorities are being held in internment camps, according to human rights groups.
The State Council, China's cabinet, hit back again with a white paper saying that the government "is relentless in striking hard, in accordance with the law, at any conduct advocating terrorism and extremism".
New Zealand cabinet agrees on tougher gun laws in principle: PM
Jacinda Ardern also announces an inquiry into Christchurch mosque attacks that left 50 people dead.
New Zealand's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said on Monday that her cabinet has made an in-principle decision to tighten gun ownership in the aftermath of the Christchurch mosques massacre.
"We have made a decision as a cabinet, we are unified," said Ardern.
The New Zealand prime minister also announced an inquiry into the mass shootings at two mosques in Christchurch on Friday that left 50 people dead.
Victims of forced sterilisation in Japan to receive compensation and apology
About 16,500 people were targeted by law that aimed to stop the birth of children described as ‘inferior’
Thousands of victims of forced sterilisation in Japan will finally be offered compensation for their suffering under a now-defunct eugenics law.
About 16,500 people, mostly women with disabilities, were targeted between 1948 and 1996 under a Japanese law that aimed to stop the birth of children described as “inferior”.
Surviving victims will soon receive a “deep apology” and lump-sum payments of 3.2 million yen (US$28,700 or £21,600) under the terms of a bill agreed between ruling party and opposition MPs, with the legislation set to be submitted to parliament next month.
'Egg Boy' to donate money raised for him to victims of Christchurch mosque attacks
Teenager Will Connolly arrested and faces investigation after smashing egg on head of far-right Australian senatorTom Embury-Dennis
A teenager who cracked a raw egg over an Australian politician in protest at comments blaming Muslim immigration for the Christchurch shootings will reportedly donate most of the money raised for him to victims of the terror attack.
Will Connolly, dubbed “Egg Boy”, shot to fame after he was filmed smashing an egg over Queensland senator Fraser Anning during a TV interview. It prompted a scuffle in which the 17-year-old was twice punched and then restrained.
Police said Mr Connolly was arrested but released without charge pending an investigation.
Venezuela: Juan Guaido launches 'new phase' of anti-Maduro push
The opposition leader has embarked on a national tour under the banner "Operation Liberty" to rally support for widespread protest against acting President Nicolas Maduro. But government supporters aren't staying silent.
Venezuela's opposition leader, Juan Guaido, has kicked off a national tour, part of his ongoing attempt to oust acting President Nicolas Maduro from office and bolster support from a population struggling to secure basic necessities amid a political and economic crisis.
Guaido described his tour as a "new phase" of his opposition campaign, which he dubbed "Operation Liberty" ("Operacion Libertad").
Guaido described his tour as a "new phase" of his opposition campaign, which he dubbed "Operation Liberty" ("Operacion Libertad").
On the first stop of his tour on Saturday, he spoke to large crowds in the northern city of Valencia, saying he would deliver a better life for Venezuelans.
Japan Olympic chief Takeda to announce resignation: sources
Tsunekazu Takeda, who is being investigated for corruption linked to Tokyo's 2020 Games bid, is set to announce his resignation as the president of the Japanese Olympic Committee on Tuesday, sources said.
The 71-year-old has denied any wrongdoing in the bid process for the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games but is expected to convey his intention to step down at the JOC board meeting.
However, it remains unclear whether he will leave his post before his 10th term ends in June this year. Takeda has served as the JOC president since 2001 and was likely to be re-elected after being granted an age limit exemption beyond the 70-year-old threshold.
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