Police Deny 3rd Corpse Was Found in Mekong
NAKHON PHANOM — Police in the northeast denied that a third corpse had been recovered from the Mekong River after two others were linked to anti-monarchy dissidents missing in Laos.
DC’s Newseum Honors 18 Journos Killed While Working
WASHINGTON — Reporters killed in such far-flung places as Iraq, Syria, Mexico, Russia and South Sudan were honored Monday at the Journalists Memorial in Washington, praised for their commitment to seeking truth in a dangerous world.
Prayut Orders ALL Travelers to Present Virus Certificate
BANGKOK — Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Thursday said travelers, whether they are Thais or foreigners, must present their health certificates before boarding planes to Thailand, regardless of their flight origins.
Myanmar Violence, Ukraine War Loom over ASEAN Meetings
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) — Southeast Asian foreign ministers are gathering in the Cambodian capital for meetings addressing persisting violence in Myanmar and other issues, joined by top diplomats from the United States, China, Russia and other world powers amid tensions over the invasion of Ukraine and concerns over Beijing’s growing ambitions in the region.
California Families Relay Harrowing Escape From Afghanistan
EL CAJON, Calif. (AP) — When Yousef's wife and their four children boarded a July 15 flight in San Diego to attend her brother's wedding in Afghanistan, they were looking forward to a month of family gatherings. It was long overdue — the coronavirus pandemic prevented them from traveling earlier.
20 Dead as Bombs Target Sunday Mass in Philippine Cathedral
JOLO, Philippines — Two bombs minutes apart tore through a Roman Catholic cathedral on a southern Philippine island where Muslim militants are active, killing...
Malaysia Finds 139 Graves of Suspected Trafficking Victims
KUALA LUMPUR (DPA) — Malaysian security forces discovered a total of 139 graves, most containing several sets of remains, at 28 human trafficking camps near the Thai border, the police chief said Monday.
SEC Lawsuits Against Binance And Coinbase Raise Questions About Crypto’s Future
WASHINGTON (AP) — First came the crypto winter, then the alleged fraud wrought by FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried, and now the lawsuits.
The U.S. Securities...
R. Madrid Thumps Juventus 4-1 to Retain UCL Crown (Video)
CARDIFF, Wales — After another potent demonstration of Cristiano Ronaldo's enduring scoring prowess, surely no Real Madrid fan can contemplate criticizing him now.
Landmines: Myanmar’s Hidden Menace
By David Doyle
Myanmar Now
KYAUKKYI, Myanmar — Two years ago, Kyar Yin was in the forest near his village collecting bamboo to sell when he stepped on a landmine.
Myanmar Now
KYAUKKYI, Myanmar — Two years ago, Kyar Yin was in the forest near his village collecting bamboo to sell when he stepped on a landmine.
