Thousands Flee Into Thailand Following Myanmar Air Strikes
YANGON (AP) — Thai authorities along the country's northwestern border braced themselves Monday for a possible influx of more ethnic Karen villagers fleeing new airstrikes from the Myanmar military.
Funerals Become Scenes of Myanmar Resistance, More Violence
YANGON, Myanmar (AP) — Myanmar security forces opened fire Sunday on a crowd attending the funeral of student who was killed on the bloodiest day yet of a crackdown on protests against last month's coup, local media reported.
Myanmar Pageant Contender Calls for Urgent International Aid
BANGKOK (AP) — A pageant contestant from Myanmar has used her moment in the spotlight to appeal for urgent international help for her country as security forces suppressing protests against last month's coup killed more than 100 people.
Myanmar Forces Kill Scores in Deadliest Day Since Coup
YANGON (AP) — As Myanmar’s military celebrated the annual Armed Forces Day holiday with a parade Saturday in the country's capital, soldiers and police elsewhere reportedly killed dozens of people as they suppressed protests in the deadliest bloodletting since last month's coup.
No Timeline Given for Extracting Wedged Ship From Suez Canal
SUEZ, Egypt (AP) — A giant container ship remained stuck sideways in Egypt's Suez Canal for a fifth day Saturday, as authorities made new attempts to free the vessel and reopen a crucial waterway whose blockage is disrupting global shipping and trade.
Prosecutors to Indict Activists for ‘Blocking’ Royal Motorcade
BANGKOK — At least two people will be indicted for blocking Her Majesty the Queen’s motorcade during an anti-government protest last October, the defendants said Friday.
Russia Opposition Leader Navalny’s Health Worsens in Prison
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has accused prison authorities of failing to provide proper treatment for his back pain and leg problems, saying in a letter posted Thursday that his physical condition has worsened in prison and he now has trouble walking.
Protesters Hold Peaceful Rally Criticizing the Monarchy
BANGKOK (AP) — Thai pro-democracy protesters who last year broke a long-standing taboo by publicly criticizing the country’s monarchy returned to the streets Wednesday to defiantly repeat their calls for reform of the royal institution.
Obese ‘Godzilla’ the Monkey Goes to Diet Rehab
BANGKOK — An obese pet macaque on Thursday was taken away by state wildlife officials so that he can go on a diet.
AP Photos: Bangladesh Celebrates 50 Years of Independence
DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — It was 50 years ago on the night of March 25, 1971, that Pakistan's military launched a violent crackdown on the city of Dhaka, then part of East Pakistan, to quell a rising nationalist movement seeking independence for what is today known as Bangladesh.
