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Protesters wearing masks of U.S. President Donald Trump march toward the US Embassy at a rally Saturday to oppose his planned visit in Seoul, South Korea. The signs read 'Stop the War.' Photo: Ahn Young-joon / Associated Press

Facing Tumult at Home, Trump Begins Lengthy Asia Trip

HONOLULU — On his most grueling and consequential trip abroad, US President Donald Trump stands ready to exhort Asian allies and rivals on the...

Giant Panda Sleeps Through Much of Indonesia Media Debut

BOGOR, Indonesia — Giant panda Cai Tao was asleep for much of his debut before media Wednesday in the Indonesian city of Bogor, but occasionally perked up to eat bamboo.

Suu Kyi Makes 1st Visit to Conflict-Torn Northern Rakhine

YANGON — Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi is visiting conflict-torn northern Rakhine state for the first time and her government says a repatriation plan for the hundreds of thousands of Rohingya Muslim refugees who've fled violence is underway.

Terrified Rohingya Muslims Await Chance to Enter Bangladesh

PALONG KHALI, Bangladesh — The scene has played out with heartbreaking regularity as hundreds of thousands of Rohingya Muslims have fled persecution in Myanmar and escaped to neighboring Bangladesh: terrified knots of men, women and children crossing the swollen Naf river and waiting along the border for permission to cross.

Prince Charles and Camilla Kick off Asia Tour in Singapore

SINGAPORE — Prince Charles and his wife, Camilla, were welcomed to Singapore on Tuesday, the first stop of an 11-day trip to strengthen ties between Britain and Asian countries.

White House: Trump Will Not Visit DMZ During Asia Trip

WASHINGTON — The White House says President Donald Trump will not visit the Demilitarized Zone during his upcoming trip to Asia – a break from many previous administrations.

Boat With Fleeing Rohingya Sinks, at Least 4 Drown

A boat carrying up to 45 Rohingya Muslims fleeing Myanmar capsized in the Bay of Bengal on Tuesday morning.

China to US: Stay Out of South China Sea Talks

WASHINGTON — The United States shouldn't obstruct efforts by China and its neighbors to agree on a code of conduct in the disputed South...

Army Supporters, Buddhist Nationalists March in Myanmar City

YANGON — People marched in Myanmar's largest city on Sunday to support the military, which has come under heavy criticism over violence that has driven hundreds of thousands of Rohingya Muslims to flee to neighboring Bangladesh.

Opioid Epidemic Shares Chilling Similarities With the Past

NEW YORK — While declaring the opioid crisis a national public health emergency Thursday, President Donald Trump said: "Nobody has seen anything like what's going on now."

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