Rival candidate challenges Indonesia vote result

May 22,2019
Thousands of people gathered in the Indonesian capital of Jakarta on Tuesday to protest the official results of last month's presidential election.
2 militants killed in Indian-controlled Kashmir gunfight
May 22
Two militants were killed Wednesday in a fierce gunfight with government forces in restive Indian-controlled Kashmir, police said.
India launches earth observation satellite RISAT-2B successfully
May 22
The Indian space research organization (ISRO) Wednesday morning successfully launched radar imaging earth observation satellite RISAT-2B, officials said.
Washington first US state to legalize human composting
May 22
Washington on Tuesday became the first US state to legalize human composting after its eco-friendly governor signed a bill to that effect in a bid to cut carbon emissions from burials and cremations.
April foreign visitors to Japan hit monthly record
May 22
The number of foreign visitors to Japan hit a monthly record in April. But year-on-year growth was moderate.
Rouhani vows not to yield to US pressure
May 22
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has stressed that his country won't yield to pressure from the United States.
Samsung shares surge as Huawei struggles
May 21
Samsung Electronics surged more than four percent Tuesday on the back of its chief rival Huawei's mounting problems, including a decision by Google to sever ties with the Chinese mobile phone maker.