Death Toll in Vietnam Flooding, Landslides Rises to 68
HANOI — The death toll from landslides and heavy rain triggered by a tropical depression in Vietnam has climbed to 68, with another 34 people missing, officials said Sunday.
Australia Urges Indonesia Against Showing Cleric Leniency
JAKARTA — Australia on Saturday urged Indonesia against any leniency toward the ideological leader of the Bali bombers as the government considers house arrest or other forms of clemency for the ailing radical cleric who is now in prison.
All Thais Evacuated From Mt. Rinjani: Foreign Affairs
BANGKOK — All Thai tourists stranded on an Indonesian volcano have been safely evacuated, officials said Tuesday.
Race to Save Drowning Rohingya Boy Exposes Spiraling Crisis
UKHIYA, Bangladesh — The little boy emerges into view amid a chorus of panicked shouts and the thunder of feet from the horde sweeping...
Do Muoi, Former Vietnam Communist Party Chief, Dead at 101
HANOI — Former General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Do Muoi, a committed communist, has died at age 101.
The government said in...
Myanmar Violence and Sea Disputes To Dominate ASEAN Talks Joined by US, Russian and...
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Myanmar’s prolonged civil strife, tensions in the disputed South China Sea and concern over arms buildups in the region are...
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...
Suu Kyi Blames Conflicts on Illegal Immigration
NAYPYITAW — Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi says the world is facing instability and conflict in part because illegal immigration spreads terrorism in a speech that comes as her country is accused of violently pushing out hundreds of thousands of unwanted Rohingya Muslims.
Vietnam and Cuba Sign Trade Agreement, Pledge to Deepen Ties
HANOI — The leaders of Vietnam and Cuba on Friday pledged to deepen relations between two of the world's few remaining communist countries.
President Nguyen...
Chinese Premier Announces New Aid for Close Ally Cambodia
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) — Visiting Chinese Premier Li Keqiang announced a large development assistance package for Cambodia on Wednesday, oversaw the signing of 18 agreements on aid and cooperation, and attended the inauguration of a highway constructed with Chinese support.