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POLICE

EDITORIALS
Mar 23, 2017
Penalizing uncommitted crimes
The government needs to convince a skeptical public why proposed legislation that could compromise privacy rights through increased surveillance activities is necessary.
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Mar 22, 2017
China says number of 'terror attacks' is down, but threat remains high
The number of violent attacks by "terrorist cells" in China has dropped due to increased security measures, state media reported on Tuesday, however it also cited experts as saying the level of attempted violence remains high.
ASIA PACIFIC / Crime & Legal
Mar 21, 2017
Indonesia police say Interpol issues red notices for 3 Sinopec executives
Indonesian police said Tuesday that Interpol has issued red notices, the closest to an international arrest warrant, for three Chinese executives suspected of fraud linked to a more than $800 million Sinopec oil terminal development in Indonesia.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 16, 2017
Tokyo lost and found included ¥3.7 billion in cash last year
In addition to keys and eyeglasses and other commonly lost objects, millions of dollars worth of cash reaches the Tokyo police's lost and found department every year.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Crime & Legal
Mar 14, 2017
Philippine 'hit man' set to file ICC case against Duterte over crimes against humanity
A self-confessed assassin who testified to being in a "death squad" under Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte will soon file a case at the International Criminal Court accusing the president of crimes against humanity, his lawyer said Tuesday.
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Mar 14, 2017
U.S. hate crimes, up 20% in 2016, fueled by election campaign, report says
Hate crimes in nine U.S. metropolitan areas rose more than 20 percent last year, fueled by inflamed passions during the presidential campaign and more willingness for victims to step forward, a leading hate crimes researcher said on Monday.
ASIA PACIFIC / Crime & Legal
Mar 13, 2017
Malaysia arrests five Filipinos for suspected links to Islamic State extremist group
Malaysian police said Monday they had arrested seven people, including five Filipinos, for suspected links to the Islamic State militant group.
Japan Times
WORLD
Mar 10, 2017
Russian police detain prominent Putin critic Ildar Dadin after his prison release
Police in Moscow detained prominent anti-Kremlin activist Ildar Dadin on Friday — less than two weeks after he was released from prison — when he staged a one-man demonstration outside Russia's prison service.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Mar 7, 2017
Top China official says Beijing has right to 'step in' to Hong Kong election
China's third most powerful leader said Monday that Beijing has the right to "step in" to Hong Kong's leadership contest, according to local politicians who met him, in remarks fueling fears of meddling from Communist Party leaders.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Crime & Legal
Mar 6, 2017
New phase of Philippine anti-drug war calls on 'men of burning desire' to join task force
The Philippines police chief announced the relaunch on Monday of anti-narcotics operations he hoped would be less bloody, "or even bloodless," entering a new phase in a war on drugs that has caused international alarm.
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Mar 1, 2017
Three compete to run Hong Kong, balancing Beijing masters and calls for democracy
Two former officials and a retired judge on Wednesday won the right to compete to become the next leader of Hong Kong, a job that requires balancing the demands of Communist Party rulers in Beijing and growing calls for democracy at home.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Feb 26, 2017
Out of the shadows: Manila's meth dealers back on the streets as cops pull back
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte's war on drugs had until three weeks ago driven the trade in crystal methamphetamine underground, according to residents and drug users in some of the slum areas of the nation's capital city.

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