Thousands More Rohingya Refugees Flee Myanmar by Land, Sea
SHAH PORIR DWIP, Bangladesh — Tens of thousands more people have crossed by boat and on foot into Bangladesh in the last 24 hours as they flee violence in western Myanmar, the UNHCR said Saturday.
Ai Weiwei Puts Human Face on Migrant Crisis in ‘Human Flow’
VENICE, Italy — The United Nations says there are 65 million forcibly displaced people around the world – a number so huge it can be overwhelming to contemplate.
Myanmar Military Drops Charges Against 6 Journalists
YANGON — Myanmar's military on Friday dropped criminal charges it had filed against six journalists in cases that drew international criticism for discouraging freedom of expression.
Nearly 400 Killed in Myanmar Violence: Tatmadaw
BANGKOK — Myanmar's military says almost 400 people have died in recent violence in the western state of Rakhine triggered by attacks on security...
Analysis: How Myanmar’s Rohingya Insurgency Grew
BANGKOK — Armed with machetes and rifles, a ragtag band of insurgents comprised of members of Myanmar's Muslim Rohingya minority launched unprecedented attacks last...
Thai Customs Seize Smuggled Pangolins and Scales
BANGKOK — Thai customs officials say they have seized more than 100 live pangolins and 450 kilograms (990 pounds) of scales from the endangered animal.
Myanmar Buddhists Seek Tougher Action Against Rohingya
YANGON — Several hundred Buddhist nationalists, including monks, rallied in Myanmar's largest city on Wednesday to urge stronger action against insurgents from the Muslim Rohingya minority for attacks on police last week.
Malaysia Wins 145 Golds, Becomes SEA Games Champion
KUALA LUMPUR — Host Malaysia has won 145 gold medals at the Southeast Asian Games to emerge as overall champions for the first time in 16 years, making it a double celebration in conjunction with its 60th anniversary of its independence from British rule.
Former Loyalists Lose Faith in Myanmar’s Democracy Icon
YANGON — As Aung San Suu Kyi launched a national struggle against decades of harsh military rule, one medical student worked tirelessly at her side, facing down gun-wielding soldiers trying to crush the surging pro-democracy movement. For her activism and loyalty, Ma Thida suffered six years of mostly solitary imprisonment and nearly died of illnesses.
Philippines, Indonesia Condemn N. Korea Missile
SEOUL, South Korea — Indonesia, one of the few nations to have decades of cordial relations with North Korea, has condemned its launch of a missile that flew over Japan. The Philippines, this year's chairman of meetings of the 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations, has also expressed grave concern, urging Pyongyang to halt such provocative actions.
