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Surrogate law official 'by year-end'
dpa, Published on 15/08/2014
» Thailand will sign into law a ban on commercial surrogacy by the end of the year, the Ministry of Public Health said Friday.
Phuketwan trial set for 2015
dpa, Published on 26/05/2014
» Two journalists are to go on trial in March on charges of defaming the Thai Navy, for posting online an article on human trafficking, one of the defendants said Monday.
Singapore's caning punishment
dpa, Published on 29/04/2014
» Singapore's justice system is notorious for its use of the death penalty, but it also sentences convicts to be caned.
Killing of red-shirt poet condemned
dpa, Published on 24/04/2014
» A human rights group on Thursday called for quick and thorough investigation into the murder of a Thai poet known for his support for the pro-government red-shirt movement and criticism of the country's lese-majeste law.
Myanmar census a Pandora's Box
dpa, Published on 27/02/2014
» YANGON - As Myanmar's first nationwide census in 31 years nears, ethnic minority groups are stepping up a campaign to postpone the exercise for a few more months or risk a political backlash.
Malaysian opposition leader convicted
dpa, Published on 21/02/2014
» KUALA LUMPUR - A Malaysian court on Friday convicted an opposition leader of sedition for questioning the decision of an eastern state ruler five years ago.
Call for probe into missing Rohingyas
dpa, Published on 14/02/2014
» Human rights campaigners on Friday called for a transparent investigation into the whereabouts of 1,300 Rohingya Muslims whom authorities claim were deported three months ago.
Politician blames women for rapes
dpa, Published on 29/01/2014
» NEW DELHI - Women share the blame for a spate of rapes in India, a female politician from India's ruling coalition said, sparking outrage across the country on Wednesday.
Rally at Lao embassy for missing activist
dpa, Published on 15/12/2013
» Human rights groups on Sunday gathered outside the Lao embassy in Bangkok to mark the disappearance of Lao civil society leader Sombath Somphone in Vientiane a year ago.
Singapore appeals for calm after riots
dpa, Published on 10/12/2013
» Singapore's leaders on Tuesday appealed for calm after the country's worst rioting in decades, when hundreds of foreign workers clashed with police following a fatal road accident.