4 Shot Dead in Attack on Indonesia Police; Officer Killed
JAKARTA — Indonesian police on Wednesday shot dead four sword-wielding men who attacked a police headquarters in Sumatra, killing one officer, the latest in a spate of militant attacks across the Muslim-majority country.
Malaysia’s Reformist Icon Anwar Freed, Given Royal Pardon
KUALA LUMPUR — Malaysia's reformist icon Anwar Ibrahim was freed from custody Wednesday after receiving a royal pardon, transforming a political prisoner into a prime minister-in-waiting following his alliance's stunning election victory.
Indonesian Family That Bombed Churches Well Off, Friendly
SURABAYA, Indonesia — The Muslim family that carried out suicide attacks on three churches in Indonesia's second-largest city, killing a dozen people as well as its two young daughters, lived comfortably in an upper-middle class suburb and was on friendly terms with a Christian neighbor.
Malaysia’s Jailed Opposition Icon to Make Spectacular Return
KUALA LUMPUR — Malaysia's historic change of government paves the way for an extraordinary comeback for jailed opposition icon Anwar Ibrahim, who played a key role in helping to secure the election victory and has become a prime minister in waiting.
AirAsia Shares Drop After CEO Says Sorry for Backing Ex-PM
KUALA LUMPUR — Shares of regional budget airline AirAsia plunged Monday after its chief Tony Fernandes apologized for supporting defeated Prime Minister Najib Razak in a historic election last week that ended with a victory for a four-party alliance led by Mahathir Mohamad.
UN Chief Condemns ISIS-Claimed Indonesia Church Attacks
SURABAYA, Indonesia — The United Nations secretary-general has condemned the suicide bombings of three churches in Indonesia's second-largest city of Surabaya.
Cambodia Makes 1st Arrest on Charges of Insulting Monarchy
PHNOM PENH — A Cambodian school director has become the first person to be arrested on charges of insulting the monarchy after posting comments on Facebook critical of the authoritarian government.
Myanmar Rebels Launch Attacks in North; at Least 15 Dead
YANGON — An ethnic rebel group launched an attack against Myanmar's military in a northern town on Saturday, leaving at least 15 people dead and 20 injured, including civilians, officials said.
Bomb Attacks at 3 Churches in Indonesia Kill at Least 3
JAKARTA — Three attacks including one by a suicide bomber disguised as a churchgoer targeted three churches in Indonesia's second largest city of Surabaya early Sunday, killing at least three people and wounding more than 10 others, police and media reported.
Defeated Malaysian Leader, Wife Barred From Leaving Country
KUALA LUMPUR — Malaysia's Immigration Department said Saturday that former scandal-ridden Prime Minister Najib Razak and his wife are barred from leaving the country, shortly after he announced plans for a short holiday.
