Many Vietnam Vets Say They Support Lifting of Arms Embargo
CHICAGO — The way Terry Neilen sees it, lifting the ban on U.S. arms sales to Vietnam makes sense in the face of China's growing influence in the region.
Man United Fires Van Gaal, Expected to Appoint Mourinho Soon
MANCHESTER, England — Replacing Alex Ferguson is proving harder than Manchester United could ever have imagined.
Communities Demand Regulation as Jade Mining Destroys Landscape
By Htet Khaung Linn
Myanmar Now
HPAKANT, Kachin State — Ywel Jer remembers a time when Saijarbon, an ethnic Kachin village perched upon a hilltop in Hpakant Township, was surrounded by mountains.
Myanmar Now
HPAKANT, Kachin State — Ywel Jer remembers a time when Saijarbon, an ethnic Kachin village perched upon a hilltop in Hpakant Township, was surrounded by mountains.
Obama Lifts Arms Ban in His First Visit to Vietnam
HANOI, Vietnam — U.S. President Barack Obama on Monday lifted a decades-old arms export embargo for Vietnam during his first visit to the communist country, looking to bolster a government seen as a crucial, though flawed partner even as he pushes for better human rights from the one-party state.
US Secretary of State Kerry Urges Further Reforms in Myanmar
NAYPYIDAW, Myanmar — U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry on Sunday urged Myanmar's new civilian-led government to complete the Southeast Asian nation's transition to democracy by implementing further reforms to enshrine free markets, development and human rights.
Vietnam Frees Dissident Priest Ahead of Obama Visit
BANGKOK — Vietnam granted early release from prison to a Catholic priest who is one of its most prominent dissidents, a move widely seen as a goodwill gesture before President Barack Obama arrives on an official visit late Sunday night.
Vietnam Frees Dissident Priest Ahead of Obama Visit
BANGKOK — Vietnam granted early release from prison to a Catholic priest who is one of its most prominent dissidents, a move widely seen as a goodwill gesture before President Barack Obama arrives on an official visit late Sunday night.
Egyptian Jet Crash Blamed on Terrorism
CAIRO — An EgyptAir jetliner en route from Paris to Cairo with 66 people aboard veered wildly in flight and crashed in the Mediterranean Sea early Thursday, authorities said. Egyptian and Russian officials said it may have been brought down by terrorists.
Aviation Officials: EgyptAir Plane Carrying 66 Has Crashed
CAIRO — An EgyptAir flight from Paris to Cairo with 66 passengers and crew on board crashed in the Mediterranean Sea early Thursday morning, Egyptian aviation officials said.
Sevilla Stuns Liverpool With 3-1 Win in Europa League Final
BASEL, Switzerland — Spain did it again, Sevilla did it again and Liverpool could do little to turn the tide as a Europa League title slipped away on Wednesday.
