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Police Arrest Suspected Kingpin of Wildlife Trafficking

BANGKOK — Police have arrested a suspected kingpin of wildlife trafficking who allegedly fueled much of Asia's illegal trade for over a decade.

Defense Stymied as Trial Resumes in Kim Jong Nam Murder

KUALA LUMPUR — Malaysia's high-profile trial of two women accused of killing the estranged half brother of North Korea's leader resumes Monday after a seven-week recess, with defense lawyers saying their efforts have been stymied by missing links.

Malaysia Airlines Flight Shakes Violently, Lands Safely

SYDNEY — A Malaysia Airlines plane landed safely in an Australian Outback city after the plane shook violently in midflight and passengers braced themselves for a hard landing.

Death in Florida, 21st Caused by Takata Air Bags

Florida officials confirmed Wednesday that 34-year-old Nichol Barker was at least the 21st person to die worldwide due to exploding Takata air bag inflators. She was involved in a relatively minor crash in July but died of a head wound caused by shrapnel that shot out of her 2002 Honda Accord's air bag. Nineteen auto and truck makers are recalling up to 69 million inflators in the U.S. and 100 million worldwide because they can explode with too much force and hurl shrapnel at drivers and passengers. The deaths have occurred since May 2009:

Malaysia’s Najib Criticizes Singapore Ties Under Mahathir

SINGAPORE — Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak praised his country's relationship with neighboring Singapore on Tuesday, but added a jibe for his closest rival in upcoming elections.

Measles Outbreak Kills 58 Children in Indonesia’s Papua

JAYAPURA, Indonesia — Indonesian authorities are struggling to contain a monthslong outbreak of measles in easternmost Papua province that has killed dozens of children.

Mezzanine Collapse Inside Jakarta Tower Hurts Nearly 80

JAKARTA —  A mezzanine floor inside the Jakarta Stock Exchange tower collapsed on Monday, injuring nearly 80 people and forcing a chaotic evacuation.
A Rohingya Muslim girl wears a sweater outside her tent Sunday in the Balukhali refugee camp 50 kilometers from Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh. Photo: Manish Swarup / Associated Press

Myanmar: 1st Rohingya Camp Will Be Ready Next Week

BANGKOK — A top Myanmar official said Monday that a camp to house Rohingya Muslim and Hindu refugees who return from Bangladesh will be ready by its promised deadline next week.
Myanmar's State Counselor and Foreign Minister Aung San Suu Kyi speaks to the media during a joint press conference with Japan's foreign minister Jan. 12, 2018. Photo: Hein Htet / Associated Press

Suu Kyi Says Rohingya Mass Grave Investigation ‘Positive’

BANGKOK — A state-run newspaper says Myanmar's de facto leader Aung San Suu Kyi has called the military's investigation into the deaths of Rohingya Muslims found in a mass grave a "positive indication."
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Quakes Rattle Myanmar’s Yangon, No Damage Seen

YANGON — Several earthquakes caused some panic in Myanmar's largest city early Friday, but no serious injuries or major damage has yet been reported.

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