Drought-hit Panama Canal restricts daily crossings in water-saving move
During Panama's rainy season, an average of 35-36 ships typically cross the canal each day, the authority has said.
Wed Jul 26 2023
Biden restricts asylum access at Mexico border as Title 42 ends
The regulation will create a new presumption that migrants arriving at the border are ineligible for asylum if they passed through other nations without seeking protection elsewhere first.
Wed May 10 2023
Former Indian lawmaker slain live on TV while in police custody, state restricts gatherings
The two victims died within minutes, while police quickly detained three men suspected of carrying out the slaying.
Mon Apr 17 2023
Phuket restricts travel from other Thai regions as COVID-19 cases surge
Phuket will ban travel from the rest of the country from August 3-16 to curb the COVID-19 cases from spreading to the resort island.
Fri Jul 30 2021
Phuket restricts travel from other Thai regions as COVID-19 cases surge
Since July 1, tourists fully vaccinated against COVID-19 have been allowed to move freely on the island.
Thu Jul 29 2021
Indonesia restricts visitors from popular volcano after eruptions
Indonesian authorities are restricting tourists from visiting the country's most popular volcano because of concern a small eruption on Thursday could be a precursor to something much bigger.
Fri Oct 07 2016
China restricts Ramadan fasting in Muslim region
The ruling Communist party is officially atheist and for years has banned government employees and minors from fasting in Xinjiang.
Mon Jun 06 2016
Sedition Act: New amendment restricts the freedom of expression - US Embassy
The Embassy of United States in Kuala Lumpur reiterate their concern on the passage amendments of the Malaysia's Sedition Act on the April 10 will limit the freedom of expression in Malaysia.
Wed Apr 15 2015
Singapore restricts access to Lee's public wake over safety fears
The Singapore government late Friday ordered mourners to stay off a congested field near parliament for safety reasons as tens of thousands paid their last respects to former prime minister.
Sat Mar 28 2015
Singapore restricts access to Lee's public wake over safety fears
The Singapore government late Friday ordered mourners to stay off a congested field near parliament for safety reasons as tens of thousands paid their last respects to former prime minister.
Sat Mar 28 2015
Half a year later, life in Gaza seems worse than ever
Palestinians in Gaza say they are trapped more than ever in what they call an open-air prison. Israel restricts exits, allowing medical patients, business traders to cross border.
Mon Feb 16 2015
US Embassy: Decision to retain Sedition Act further restricts freedom of speech
Whitaker explained that Najib's stand to not abolish the Act is seem like further restricting the freedom of speech in the country.
Fri Dec 05 2014
Sedition charge against Prof Azmi restricts academic freedom - Saifuddin
The sedition charge against University Malaya law professor Azmi Sharom suppresses academic freedom, says Datuk Saifuddin Abdullah.
Thu Sep 04 2014
Russia restricts EU meat imports
Russia's food safety watchdog, citing disease outbreaks, announced fresh restrictions on imports of livestock and beef from southern Europe, seen as a response to Western sanctions imposed on Ukraine.
Thu Aug 07 2014
China restricts Ramadan fasting in Xinjiang
Muslim civil servants, students and members of the Communist Party of China are not allowed to fast during the holy month of Ramadan in several government departments in northwest China's Xinjiang.
Thu Jul 03 2014