Joanna Plucinska

Recent Articles

After Erwiana: How Are Hong Kong's Domestic Workers Faring?

In January 2014, the abuses suffered by a young domestic helper at the hands of her Hong Kong employer shocked the world. Two years on, critics say the city's helpers are still at risk

By Joanna Plucinska

Fears for Press Freedom in Poland

The bill seeks to change the way the country's public broadcasters are run

By Joanna Plucinska

China-Taiwan Hotline Now Operational

The first call was made to share New Year's greetings

By Joanna Plucinska

Guinea Set to Be Declared Ebola-Free

"It's the best year-end present that God could give to Guinea"

By Joanna Plucinska

Polish Legal Reforms Attract E.U. Scrutiny

Critics say the independence of the nation's highest court is under threat

By Joanna Plucinska

Top Telecom Boss in China Graft Probe

Dozens of senior Chinese officials are now being probed by antigraft investigators

By Joanna Plucinska

Companies Found Guilty of Causing the Indonesian Haze to Face Consequences

The Indonesian government will revoke or freeze company licenses

By Joanna Plucinska

The SpaceX Falcon 9 Voyage In One Photo

It's the first time that an orbital rocket has completed a stable earth landing

By Joanna Plucinska

Police in Indonesia Arrest 9 Terrorist Suspects

Officials say one was planning to carry out a suicide bombing in the capital Jakarta on New Year's Eve

By Joanna Plucinska

India Arrests Local al-Qaeda Suspects

The alleged leader of India's al-Qaeda cell is among those detained

By Joanna Plucinska

Tourist Killed at Peruvian Ayahuasca Ceremony

Spiritual retreats involving consumption of the highly hallucinogenic beverage have become increasingly popular

By Joanna Plucinska

San Bernardino Shooters Buried in Quiet Funeral

The funeral was sparsely attended

By Joanna Plucinska

Ukrainian and NATO Officials Sign Defense Agreement

The agreement includes improving Ukraine’s defense industry and armed forces

By Joanna Plucinska

Woman Gets 7 Years for 'Insulting' Thai King

Strict laws against insulting the monarch are being used by the ruling junta to stifle dissent

By Joanna Plucinska

Here's Jimmy Fallon and the Star Wars Cast in an Epic Medley

The video includes newcomers as well as Star Wars heavyweights

By Joanna Plucinska

Japan Upholds a Century-Old Law That Requires Spouses to Take the Same Surname

The ruling is a blow to opponents who consider the law sexist

By Joanna Plucinska

Chinese Restaurant Charged 'Clean Air Fee'

"Waiter, I'll have oxygen to start please"

By Joanna Plucinska

Typhoon Melor Hits the Philippines, 750,000 People Evacuated

The Category 3 storm is expected to trigger flooding, landslides and 4-m storm surges

By Joanna Plucinska

Canadian Choir Targets Refugees With Song of Hope

The traditional Arabic song "T'ala‘ al-Badru ‘Alayna" carries a message of refuge

By Joanna Plucinska

SpaceX Will Launch Another Rocket

The rocket is designed to carry satellites from U.S. company Orbcomm into low-earth orbit

By Joanna Plucinska
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