Reminder: China’s sweeping detention of Uighurs and other Muslim minorities has elicited widespread condemnation around the world, including from the U.S., Turkey and the United Nations. K-pop: Lee Seung-hyun, who performs under the name Seungri for the immensely popular boy band Big Bang, has been accused of arranging for investors to receive sexual favors at a nightclub. He has denied the allegations but said he would retire to protect the reputation of the band. His payment was revealed in a shareholder lawsuit filed this week that accuses Alphabet of shirking its responsibilities and paying executives instead of firing them for just cause. Questions remain about how the two sides will overcome long-running tensions.

Source: New York Times March 12, 2019 18:53 UTC