US Bombers Fly Over Disputed South China Sea
WASHINGTON — Two U.S. B-52 bombers flew over disputed parts of the South China Sea, officials said Thursday, as the United States continued to test Chinese territorial claims in the important sea route.
Five Candidates for FIFA Presidency; Bility Dropped
BERLIN — Liberia's Musa Hassan Bility has failed to pass an integrity check, the ruling body FIFA said on Thursday as it dropped him while confirming five other candidates to run for its presidency on Feb. 26.
Myanmar's NLD Two Seats Away From Supermajority
YANGON — Myanmar's National League for Democracy, or NLD, are just two seats short of an overall majority, according to latest poll results released late Thursday.
Obama Congratulates Myanmar's Thein Sein, as Suu Kyi Eyes Majority
By Aung Hla Tun and Antoni Slodkowski
Reuters
YANGON — U.S. President Barack Obama called Myanmar leader Thein Sein today to congratulate him on the staging of a historic general election, in which democracy champion Aung San Suu Kyi trounced the ruling camp.
Reuters
YANGON — U.S. President Barack Obama called Myanmar leader Thein Sein today to congratulate him on the staging of a historic general election, in which democracy champion Aung San Suu Kyi trounced the ruling camp.
China Sees Record Online Sales on Singles Day
BEIJING — Internet giant Alibaba broke its own sales record of 9.3 billion dollars during China's "Singles Day" 24-hour online shopping binge on Wednesday, defying fears of an economic slowdown in the world's second-largest economy.
Election Victory Nears for Myanmar Opposition
YANGON — Myanmar's opposition National League for Democracy, or NLD, was on course for victory today, three days after the election.
Indonesia Mulls Moats Full of Crocodiles to Guard Drug Offenders
JAKARTA — Indonesian drug convicts could find themselves guarded by hungry crocodiles under a plan put forward by the anti-narcotics agency, a spokesman said Tuesday.
Myanmar Opposition Races Ahead in Landmark Poll
YANGON — Myanmar's opposition National League for Democracy eyed victory Monday as it notched up early wins in the country's first openly contested elections for 25 years.
Egyptian Journalist Placed in Military Custody
CAIRO, Egypt — An Egyptian journalist who founded one of the country's most respected human rights organizations was taken into custody Sunday and sent to military prosecutors, the editor of the news site he works for said.
Counting Begins After Credible Myanmar Vote
YANGON — Polls have closed in Myanmar after millions cast their ballots in an election pitting the army-backed establishment against an opposition led by Aung San Suu Kyi, in the country's first fully contested polls in 25 years.
