Activists Race to Push Myanmar’s Apathetic Electorate to Vote
By Phyo Thiha Cho
YANGON, Myanmar — On a recent hot afternoon on a bustling street in Hlaing Thayar Township, residents and stall keepers were shading themselves from the blistering sun, but a group of youth activists clad in blue T-shirts were undeterred in their efforts to motivate would-be voters.
YANGON, Myanmar — On a recent hot afternoon on a bustling street in Hlaing Thayar Township, residents and stall keepers were shading themselves from the blistering sun, but a group of youth activists clad in blue T-shirts were undeterred in their efforts to motivate would-be voters.
Myanmar President Sued in US over Treatment of Rohingya Muslims
NEW YORK — Muslim rights activists have filed a lawsuit in the United States against Myanmar President Thein Sein, accusing him and several ministers of human rights abuses against minority Rohingyas, just a few weeks before an historic general election.
Fighting in Myanmar as Govt Hopes to Sign Ceasefire Soon
YANGON, Myanmar — Myanmar is planning to sign a ceasefire agreement with eight ethnic rebel groups this month, an official said today, despite fresh fighting in two states that has forced thousands of villagers to flee their homes.
Despite Record Numbers, Myanmar’s Women Candidates Face Hurdles
By Ei Cherry Aung
YANGON — When Nang May Oo told her husband a few weeks ago she planned to stand as a candidate in Myanmar's 8 Nov. general elections, he was less than thrilled.
YANGON — When Nang May Oo told her husband a few weeks ago she planned to stand as a candidate in Myanmar's 8 Nov. general elections, he was less than thrilled.
Maldives Asks FBI to Help Probe Explosion on President's Boat
COLOMBO — Maldives is seeking international assistance to investigate an explosion on a boat carrying the president and his wife Monday.
Indonesian Haze Forces Singapore to Close Schools
SINGAPORE — Singapore will close all primary and secondary schools on Friday as worsening pollution causes air quality to deteriorate, the Ministry of Education said last night.
As Malaysia's PM Struggles in Graft Scandal, His Party Plays the Race Card
KUALA LUMPUR — When thousands of Malay Muslims marched through Kuala Lumpur last week to support his scandal-wracked government, Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak kept his distance.
Koala Killing Resumes in Overcrowded Australian Forest
SYDNEY — Australian park rangers have resumed killing koalas in overcrowded forests south-west of Melbourne, in an effort to sustain the wild population.
US Grand Jury Probes Malaysia PM Najib – New York Times
KUALA LUMPUR —A U.S. federal grand jury is examining allegations of corruption involving Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak and individuals close to him, the New York Times reported on Monday, quoting anonymous sources.
Haze-Causing Forest Fires Spread to Indonesia National Park
JAKARTA (DPA) - Forest fires on Indonesia's Sumatra island have spread to a national park which is home to rare species including the Sumatran tiger, an official said Monday.
