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Vietnamese Doan Thi Huong, center, is escorted by police as she leaves her court hearing Thursday at the Shah Alam High Court in Shah Alam, Malaysia. Photo: Yam G-Jun / Associated Press

Judge Finds Conspiracy to Kill Kim With VX, Women to Testify

SHAH ALAM, Malaysia — Two women accused in the brazen assassination of the North Korean leader's half brother were told Thursday to make their...
An undated image of policemen in Indonesia. Image: News Zone / YouTube

Amnesty Condemns Indonesia Police Killings Ahead of Games

JAKARTA — Amnesty International says Indonesian police fatally shot dozens petty criminals in a deliberate campaign of "unnecessary and excessive" force ahead of the...
Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak, right, receives the party form from former Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, left, as Mahathir rejoin United Malays National Organization's (UMNO) in 2009 in Putrajaya, Malaysia. Photo: Lai Seng Sin / Associated Press

New Malaysian Govt Repeals Law Banning ‘Fake News’

KUALA LUMPUR — Malaysia's new government has repealed a widely criticized law prohibiting "fake news," in a move hailed as a landmark moment for...
Chinese retired professional basketball player Yao Ming watches during the match of Philippines against Kazakhstan during their men's basketball match at the 18th Asian Games on Thursday in Jakarta, Indonesia. Photo: Aaron Favila / Associated Press

Clarkson, Yao Ming Keen Observers at Asian Games Basketball

JAKARTA — Cleveland Cavaliers guard Jordan Clarkson watched from the bench, not quite able to make it to the Asian Games in time to...

Women’s Trial in Kim Jong Nam Killing Heads to Defense Phase

SHAH ALAM, Malaysia — Two Southeast Asian women on trial for the brazen assassination of the North Korean leader's half brother were told to begin...
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen, center, of the Cambodian People's Party (CPP), holds a ballot before voting July 29 at a polling station in Takhmua in Kandal province, southeast of Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Photo: Heng Sinith / Associated Press

Cambodia’s Ruling Party Swept Seats, Official Results Show

PHNOM PENH — Final results showed Cambodia's ruling party swept elections last month for the National Assembly, ensuring long-ruling Prime Minister Hun Sen another...

Key Ruling Due for Women on Trial in Kim Jong Nam Killing

SHAH ALAM, Malaysia — Two Southeast Asian women on trial for the brazen assassination of the North Korean leader's half brother arrived at a...

Indonesia Woman Irked by Mosque Noise on Trial For Blasphemy

JAKARTA — Indonesian prosecutors have sought an 18-month prison term for a woman who was charged with blasphemy after she complained about the volume of a mosque's loudspeakers.

Malaysia Eyes More Than 10-Fold Hike in Singapore Water Deal

PUTRAJAYA — Malaysia's prime minister said Monday he is seeking to hike the price of water sold to neighboring Singapore by more than 10...

As Asian Games Host, Indonesia Has More at Stake Than Sport

JAKARTA — Indonesia is deploying 100,000 police and soldiers to provide security for the Asian Games, the biggest event ever held in its terror...

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