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Myanmar Confirms Laukkaing Has Been Seized By An Ethnic Alliance

Grant Peck, BANGKOK — Myanmar’s military government has acknowledged that it withdrew its forces from a key city on the northeastern border with China after...

Gangs and Grenades Shock South Pattaya Community

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Australian filmmaker James Ricketson speaks from a prisoner van outside Phnom Penh Municipal Court last month in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Photo: Heng Sinith / Associated Press

Cambodia Pardons Australian Filmmaker Convicted of Espionage

PHNOM PENH — Cambodia has pardoned Australian filmmaker James Ricketson, who was sentenced last month to six years in jail on an espionage charge...
Pakistan's Muhammad Nooh Butt compete at the men's +105kg weightlifting at the 18th Asian Games in August in Jakarta, Indonesia. Photo: Aaron Favila / Associated Press

Indonesia Makes 2032 Olympics Bid Official

JAKARTA — Indonesia has officially joined bidding to host the 2032 Olympics following its success staging the Asian Games last year, the deputy chairman...

Malaysian PM Leads Protest in Solidarity With Palestinians

PUTRAJAYA, Malaysia — Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak led thousands of Muslims in a rally Friday to show solidarity with Palestinians, slamming the U.S. decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital.

UN Experts: Al-Qaida Greater Threat Than IS in Some Places

UNITED NATIONS — Al-Qaida's global network remains "remarkably resilient" and poses a greater threat than the Islamic State extremist group in several regions, including Yemen and Somalia, U.N. experts say.

Cambodian Police Seek Shoe-Throwing Critic of Ruling Party

PHNOM PENH — Police in Cambodia are seeking to arrest a woman who was seen on a video clip on Facebook showing her throwing...

Defeated Malaysian Leader to Go on Holiday, Denies Fleeing

KUALA LUMPUR — Former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak said Saturday he will take a short holiday to spend time with his family after a shocking electoral defeat that ended the 60-year rule of his coalition.

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