Amnesty to Suu Kyi Government: Break Cycle of Repression
YANGON — Amnesty International on Thursday urged Aung San Suu Kyi and her party's new government to release all political prisoners when they take office next week, saying it is a historic opportunity for Myanmar to break away from the repression of the former junta rule.
Cambodian Anti-Trafficking Activist Resigns Over Biography Lies Row
PHNOM PENH (DPA) — Sex trafficking activist Somaly Mam resigned from her foundation amid allegations that she fabricated significant parts of her personal history of abuse, news reports said Thursday.
Beijing's Top Official for Taiwan Visits Island For First Time
TAIPEI (DPA) — Beijing's top official on Taiwan affairs made his first visit to the territory Wednesday, where he was met with a mixed reception from the public.
Police Arrest Man Over Rape of Indian Schoolgirl
NEW DELHI (DPA) — Police in southern India arrested a suspect in connection with the rape of a 6-year-old girl at her school, officials said Monday.
Myanmar Tourist Arrivals Set Record in 2014
YANGON (DPA) — Record tourist arrivals and tourism revenue in 2014 surpassed expectations, officials said Monday.
Body Believed to be Murdered Bride-to-be Found in Australia
SYDNEY (DPA) - A body found in Australia is believed to be that of a teacher who was murdered days before her wedding, police said Saturday.
South Korea's Last Suspected MERS Case Removed From Isolation
BANGKOK (DPA) — The last suspected Middle Eastern Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) patient in South Korea was removed from isolation on Monday, a news report said.
Video Shows Paris Attackers Committing Earlier ISIS Atrocities
PARIS — New video released by the Islamic State group on Sunday shows the extremists who carried out the Nov. 13 attacks in Paris committing atrocities in IS-controlled territory while plotting the slaughter in the French capital that left 130 people dead and hundreds injured. The group also threatened to attack Britain.
Fire in Old Part of Bangladesh’s Capital Kills at Least 69
DHAKA, Bangladesh — A devastating fire raced through buildings in an old part of Bangladesh's capital and killed at least 69 people, officials and...
Japan PM Suga, China’s Xi To Hold Phone Talks This Week
TOKYO (Kyodo) — Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga and Chinese President Xi Jinping are planning to hold telephone talks later this week, Japanese government sources said Tuesday.
