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Deputies to Try Recovery of Thai Students From California River

FRESNO, California — Authorities will attempt to recover two bodies from a car that plunged off a cliff more than a month ago in Central California and became lodged in a dangerous river.

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.

China Law Threatens 15 Days of Jail for Improper Anthem Use

BEIJING — A proposed Chinese law threatens those making inappropriate use of the country's national anthem with up to 15 days in jail, state media reported Monday, amid a surge in state-promoted patriotism under President Xi Jinping.

Analysis: Is North Korea Winning Deterrence War With US?

TOKYO — Conventional wisdom says if North Korea were ever to use its nuclear weapons, it would be an act of suicide. But brace yourself for what deterrence experts call the "theory of victory."

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.
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Rohingya Refugees Storm Bangladeshi Border as Pushback Fails

COX'S BAZAR, Bangladesh — About 1,000 ethnic Rohingya villagers from Myanmar forced their way Monday into Bangladesh after coming under fire from Myanmar soldiers, in fallout from violence unleashed last week when Rohingya insurgents attacked police posts in Myanmar's western Rakhine state.

Hundreds Plucked From Rising Floodwaters in Houston

HOUSTON — Harvey sent devastating floods pouring into the nation's fourth-largest city Sunday as rising water chased thousands of people to rooftops or higher ground and overwhelmed rescuers who could not keep up with the constant calls for help.

Divers Find Remains of All Missing From USS McCain Collision

SINGAPORE — Divers have recovered the remains of all 10 sailors who went missing after the USS John S. McCain and an oil tanker collided near Singapore last week, the U.S. Navy said Monday.

Mayweather Dominates McGregor in Late Rounds to Go 50-0

LAS VEGAS — Floyd Mayweather Jr. put on a show in the last fight of his spectacular career.
Indonesia's President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo addresses the media in 2017 during a visit to the Malacanang Palace in Manila, Philippines. Photo: Bullit Marquez / Associated Press

Soldier Gets 18 Months in Scheme to Send Guns to Indonesia

CONCORD, New Hampshire — A U.S. Army soldier who participated in a scheme to buy guns and send them to a security detail for Indonesia's president and vice president has been sentenced to 18 months in federal prison.

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