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Myanmar cartoonists sharpen pencils as satire makes comeback
AFP, Published on 12/01/2016
» YANGON - With a flourish of his pencil, cartoonist Maung Maung Aung skewers a pampered politician in a sketch, an image that just a few years ago would have been unthinkable.
Saudi asserts itself with execution but risks escalation
AFP, Published on 03/01/2016
» DUBAI - Saudi Arabia's execution of a leading Shiite cleric reflects an assertive but risky new approach that threatens to escalate its proxy wars with arch-rival Iran in Syria and Yemen, experts said Sunday.
Japan PM faces make-or-break test three years later
AFP, Published on 23/12/2015
» TOKYO - It was an irresistible promise: elect me, I'll bring back Japan's once-soaring economy and restore its battered national pride.
Delhi chief minister says office raided, accuses Modi
AFP, Published on 15/12/2015
» NEW DELHI - Delhi's Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said his office had been raided by federal investigators on Tuesday, accusing Prime Minister Narendra Modi of waging a political vendetta against his administration.
Suu Kyi's party cleaning up Myanmar -- literally
AFP, Published on 13/12/2015
» KAWHMU (MYANMAR) - Aung San Suu Kyi took to the streets of Myanmar Sunday to pick up rubbish, a rare public appearance since her election triumph in a move aimed at highlighting her party's commitment to public service.
Japan, India PMs talks on track for bullet-train deal
AFP, Published on 12/12/2015
» NEW DELHI - Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe are expected to discuss deals covering high-speed rail, defence and civilian nuclear technology when they hold talks on Saturday.
Japan PM Abe to burnish friendly ties with Modi in India visit
AFP, Published on 11/12/2015
» NEW DELHI - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe touches down in New Delhi Friday for a two-day visit with his counterpart Narendra Modi, during which they are expected to announce a deal for India's first bullet train.
Obama: Climate action an economic and security 'imperative'
AFP, Published on 01/12/2015
» PARIS - US President Barack Obama said Tuesday global warming posed economic and security risks that had to be tackled immediately, but insisted the climate problem could be solved.
Suu Kyi begins 'reconciliation' talks amid Myanmar transition jitters
AFP, Published on 19/11/2015
» NAYPYIDAW (MYANMAR) - Aung San Suu Kyi met Myanmar's influential parliamentary speaker Thursday for key talks as the country moves from decades of military rule toward democracy after landmark polls this month.
Suu Kyi's day of destiny
AFP, Published on 09/11/2015
» YANGON - Vote counting in Myanmar's landmark election was well under way Monday following a massive turnout that could see Aung San Suu Kyi's party catapulted to power and the end of decades of military control.