Vietnam Protests Chinese Lighthouses on Disputed Reefs
HANOI — Vietnam accused China of another violation of its maritime territory today, protesting the construction of two lighthouses on the disputed Spratly Islands between Vietnam and the Philippines.
Myanmar Elections Back on for Nov. 8
BANGKOK — Myanmar's election commission said Tuesday it will proceed with elections as planned next month, a reversal after a recent request to postpone polls.
Lost Hunter Survives Australian Outback by Eating Ants
SYDNEY — A hunter lost in the remote West Australian Outback for a week ate ants to survive, police revealed today.
Turkey Sees Hand of Islamic State in Bombing
ANKARA, Turkey — Turkey is targeting Islamic State in investigations of a double suicide bombing in Ankara that killed up to 128 people, officials said on Sunday, while opponents of President Tayyip Erdogan blamed him for the worst such attack in Turkish history.
Iraq Says Air Force Hit Islamic State Chief's Convoy
BAGHDAD (DPA) - The Iraqi army said Sunday that its air force had struck a convoy of Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi in an area controlled by the extremist militia in western Iraq.
Indonesia Seeks Help to Put Out Fires
JAKARTA — Indonesia on Thursday asked several countries including China, Singapore, Russia and Japan for help to put out fires that have sent choking smoke drifting across the region for weeks.
EU Parliament Slams Thai Junta For Rights Abuses
STRASBOURG — The EU Parliament on Thursday condemned human rights abuses in Thailand and called on its military government to return the country to civilian rule.
Singapore Pressures Firms Linked to Indonesian Smog
SINGAPORE — Major retailers in Singapore are being asked to declare that they are not buying or using wood, paper or pulp materials from companies accused of causing fires to clear land in Indonesia that have led to haze blanketing parts of the region.
Over 90 Political Prisoners Behind Bars in Myanmar, Amnesty says
YANGON — Myanmar has detained 91 political prisoners as part of "chilling crackdown" on human rights, campaign group Amnesty International said Thursday.
Maldives: Exploding Speedboat was Assassination Attempt
COLOMBO — Investigations into an explosion on a speedboat carrying Maldives President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom took a new turn on Wednesday with authorities saying it was an attempt on his life.
