Myanmar Govt Under Suu Kyi Cracks Down on Journalists
BANGKOK — When five Myanmar journalists were sentenced to decade-long prison terms for reporting the alleged existence of a military-run chemical weapons factory in Myanmar...
Duterte Authorizes Bounty Hunt for Rebels
MANILA — The Philippine president has offered a nearly USD$500 bounty for each communist rebel killed by government forces to save on anti-insurgency costs and says insurgents are easier to hit than birds because they have bigger heads.
Cambodian Lawmakers Approve Lese Majeste Law
PHNOM PENH — Cambodian lawmakers have unanimously approved changes to the criminal code and the constitution that can further limit free speech and political activities, already under stress from the government of Prime Minister Hun Sen.
US Criticizes Thailand for Deporting Cambodian Shoe Thrower
WASHINGTON — The U.S. is criticizing its ally Thailand for repatriating a Cambodian labor activist wanted for throwing a shoe at a billboard depicting Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen.
Thailand Follows as Asian Markets Rise
BANGKOK — The Thai economy enjoyed a smooth day on the markets, despite a small hiccup during ...
Bombings and Crashes Among Russia’s Past Air Disasters
MOSCOW — A look at notable disasters that have befallen Russian airliners, either crashes or bombings:
India, China Vie for Influence as Crisis Unfolds in Maldives
NEW DELHI — As a political crisis plays out in the Maldives, a quiet tug of war is taking place around it, with heavyweights China and India vying for strategic dominance in the ...
Cambodian Shoe-Thrower Arrested After Thailand Deports Her
PHNOM PENH — A woman who threw a shoe at a billboard depicting Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen has been arrested after she was repatriated from Thailand, where the U.N. refugee agency reportedly had formally recognized her as a refugee.
Study: Extremists Still Flourishing in Indonesia’s Prisons
JAKARTA — A new study has found Indonesia's overcrowded prisons are ill-equipped to deal with Islamic militant inmates, hampering efforts to prevent the spread of violent radicalism.
Cambodia Frees on Bail 7 Westerners Held for ‘Dirty Dancing’
PHNOM PENH — A court in Cambodia has allowed the release on bail of seven Westerners who were arrested last month for allegedly posting photos on social media of themselves engaged in sexually suggestive dancing, a court official said Thursday.
