A Myanmar Town Lies in Shambles as Both Sides in Civil War Vie for...
Ten days after it was recaptured by Myanmar's military government, the town of Kyaukme stands eerily silent. Schools have reopened but the town's once-busy market is mostly empty.
Powerful Earthquake off Southern Philippines Kills 2 People, Causes Damages
A 7.4-magnitude earthquake Friday morning off the southern Philippines killed at least two people, damaged a hospital and schools, knocked out power and prompted evacuations of coastal areas nearby
Myanmar Acknowledges Attacking Festival, Accuses Resistance Forces of Using Human Shields
Myanmar’s military government on Thursday acknowledged attacking a religious festival held on the grounds of a school in central Myanmar, which witnesses said killed about two dozen people, including children
Typhoon Bualoi Death Toll Rises to 26 in Vietnam, with Many Missing
The search continued on Tuesday for 22 people still missing people following Typhoon Bualoi that caused flooding and landslides in Vietnam and has killed at least 26.
Strong Earthquake Kills 69 people in a Central Philippine Region
An offshore earthquake of magnitude 6.9 collapsed walls of houses and buildings late Tuesday in a central Philippine province, killing at least 69 people,
China Court Sentences 11 Members of Myanmar-based Crime Syndicate to Death
A court in China sentenced 11 people to death on Monday for their roles in a family-run crime syndicate accused of running illegal gambling and scam operations worth more than $1.4 billion
Rescuers Run Oxygen to Survivors in Indonesia School Building Collapse
Rescuers ran oxygen and water to students trapped in the unstable concrete rubble of a collapsed school building in Indonesia, as they desperately worked to free survivors Tuesday morning
US Renews Funding for Demining in Cambodia Despite Foreign Aid Cuts
The United States will grant $675,000 for crucial demining programs in Cambodia, the U.S. Embassy said Monday, after a freeze on foreign assistance raised doubts about the future support for mine clearance
Thailand Orders Cambodians Out of Disputed Forest Areas Within 15 Days
Thai authorities have posted large trilingual eviction notices ordering Cambodian villagers to leave disputed forest areas along the border within 15 days, escalating tensions
Thai-Cambodia Border Tensions Escalate with Gunfire Exchange at Chong Anma
Border tensions between Thailand and Cambodia intensified on Saturday when Cambodian troops fired small arms and grenade launchers into Thai territory at Chong Anma crossing in Ubon Ratchathani Province
