Over 360 New Species Discovered in Mekong Region
YANGON (DPA) — Some 367 new species have been discovered in the Greater Mekong Region, including a skydiving gecko, an eyeless spider and a fish whose sex organ is just behind its mouth, the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) said Thursday.
US Debate Rages Over Bergdahl as Taliban Release Video
KABUL/WASHINGTON (DPA) — The Afghan Taliban released a video Wednesday showing US soldier Bowe Bergdahl's release, as the controversy over his capture five years ago and the effort to free him led his hometown to cancel a welcome ceremony.
South Koreans Vote in First Elections Since Ferry Disaster
SEOUL (DPA) — South Koreans headed to the polls Wednesday in the first nationwide vote since public anger erupted over the Sewol ferry disaster in April.
Cambodia Celebrates Return of Looted Angkorian Statues
By Kate Bartlett (DPA)
Security Grips Beijing For 1989 Anniversary
By Bill Smith (DPA)
Suicide Still Biggest Killer of Young Japanese, Government Says
TOKYO (DPA) — The high suicide rate among young Japanese has made it the leading cause of death for the age group for the seventh straight year, the government said Tuesday.
Mystery of the Great Lego Heist
SYDNEY (DPA) — Police are hunting thieves who twice broke into a Melbourne toy store and stole about 14,000 dollars worth of Lego.
Australia Dragged Into FIFA Corruption Probe
SYDNEY (DPA) — Australia's 40-million-dollar campaign to host the 2022 World Cup is being examined by FIFA's chief investigator, a report said Tuesday.
Cambodia Demands Thais Remove Fence Near Disputed Temple Site
PHNOM PENH (DPA) — Cambodia has demanded that Thailand tear down a fence it says Thai forces erected last week on disputed border land near an 11th-Century temple, local media reported Monday.
Myanmar Firms Compete For Place On Yangon Stock Exchange
YANGONG (DPA) — Myanmar will allow five companies to be listed on the Yangon Stock Exchange when it is launched next year, local media reports said Monday.
