25 Dead in Militant Attacks on Police, Border Posts in Myanmar
YANGON — Muslim militants armed with guns and machetes attacked Myanmar security forces at several police and border outposts overnight in a troubled western state, with 25 deaths confirmed in the clashes so far, police said Friday.
Annan Urges Economic, Social Reform in Myanmar State
YANGON — A commission led by former U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan on Thursday recommended economic development and social justice to counter deadly violence between Buddhists and Muslims in Myanmar's Rakhine state, stressing that the government of Aung San Suu Kyi must act quickly and decisively, even in the face of public opposition.
US to Limit Visas From 4 Nations That Won’t Take Deportees
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration is poised to impose visa restrictions on four Asian and African nations refusing to take back their citizens who've been deported from the United States, officials said Thursday.
Malaysian MP to Meet Trump at White House on Sept. 12
KUALA LUMPUR — Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak will visit Washington on Sept. 12 at the invitation of President Donald Trump.
Death Toll Rises to 9 After Typhoon Hits China
BEIJING — Authorities and state media say the death toll from powerful Typhoon Hato in southern China has risen to at least nine.
Late Burst Lifts Lin Dan Into Badminton Worlds 3rd Round
GLASGOW, Scotland — Lin Dan stepped up a gear just in time to avoid an upset against Emil Holst of Denmark in the second round of the badminton world championships on Wednesday.
Saudi Teen Released After Dancing ‘Macarena’ in the Street (Video)
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Saudi police said Wednesday they have released a 14-year-old boy who was filmed dancing to the "Macarena" at an intersection in the Red Sea city of Jiddah, according to local media reports.
Cambodia Shutters Independent Radio, Boots out US NGO
PHNOM PENH — Two independent Cambodian radio stations that allowed rare criticism of the government said Wednesday they are being forced to shut down, further limiting opportunities for political activity and expression ahead of next year's general election.
Lee Chong Wei Loses in 1st Round of Badminton Worlds
GLASGOW, Scotland — This wasn't what Lee Chong Wei put off retirement for.
He'd beaten Brice Leverdez seven times previously, including in March as he was winning another All England Open.
103-Year-Old Cambodian Woman Becomes US Citizen
LOS ANGELES — A 103-year-old Cambodian woman who survived starvation, suffering and war in her native land beamed and waved a tiny American flag on Tuesday as she became a United States citizen.
