US: Myanmar Crackdown Could Draw International Extremists
WASHINGTON — Myanmar's military crackdown that has caused a half-million Rohingya Muslims to flee to Bangladesh could destabilize the region and invite international extremists, the State Department said Thursday.
Defense Challenges Doctor’s Finding in Kim Killing Case
SHAH ALAM, Malaysia — On the third day of the trial of two women accused of killing the estranged half brother of North Korea's leader, defense lawyers sought to discredit the prosecution's case, but it was the presentation of physical evidence that caused a stir.
Cambodia Opposition Lawmaker Flees After Arrest Warning
PHNOM PENH — A prominent Cambodian opposition lawmaker has fled the country after being warned by government officials that she faced arrest for links with the party president's alleged plot to overthrow the government, a senior party official said.
Court Asked to Restore Details of Kim Jong Nam Post-Mortem
SHAH ALAM, Malaysia — Prosecutors asked a Malaysian court Wednesday to restore expunged details in the post-mortem report into the poisoning death of the estranged half brother of North Korea's leader.
Sri Lankan Monk Among 7 Jailed for Attack on Rohingya
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka — Sri Lankan authorities have arrested seven people, including at least one Buddhist monk, suspected of storming a United Nations safe house for Rohingya Muslim refugees last week.
Witnesses Recount N. Korean Leader’s Brother’s Last Moments
SHAH ALAM, Malaysia — Witnesses recounted the last moments of the estranged half brother of North Korea's leader as the trial began Monday in Malaysia of two women accused of assassinating him by smearing an exotic poison on his face.
Director Turns to Virtual Reality to Tastefully Show Tragedy
SEOUL — For 25 years filmmaker Gina Kim wanted to make a movie about the true story of a South Korean sex worker killed...
Bottas Downbeat After 5th Place in Malaysia
SEPANG, Malaysia — A downbeat Valtteri Bottas is experiencing "the most difficult time" in his career, despite being third overall in the Formula One championship race.
2 Women Plead Not Guilty in N. Korean Scion’s Assassination
SHAH ALAM, Malaysia — Two women accused of fatally poisoning the estranged half brother of North Korea's ruler pleaded not guilty as their trial began Monday in Malaysia's High Court, nearly eight months after the brazen airport assassination.
Turkey’s Erdogan Condemns ‘Buddhist Terror’ in Myanmar
ANKARA, Turkey — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has accused Myanmar of engaging in "Buddhist terror" against the minority Muslim Rohingya population.
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