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Malaysian leader Mahathir, 93, feeling his age
AFP, Published on 01/11/2018
» KUALA LUMPUR: Leaning back in his chair and admitting he is feeling every one of his 93 years, the world's oldest leader Mahathir Mohamad says his second stint as Malaysian premier is taking its toll as he grapples with everything from fending off China to paying down a mammoth national debt.
Kachin civilians flee Myanmar's 'forgotten war'
AFP, Published on 18/05/2018
» DANAI, Myanmar: Seng Moon grabbed her day-old baby and fled into the thick jungle, joining thousands of villagers escaping fighting between ethnic Kachin rebels and Myanmar's army, now reinforced by a unit notorious for its brutal "clearance" operations.
Imperfect but victorious, Mahathir is back
AFP, Published on 10/05/2018
» KUALA LUMPUR: At the age of 92 Malaysia's former strongman leader Mahathir Mohamed is poised to become the world's oldest prime minister after a stunning election victory against scandal-haunted leader Najib Razak.
Trump, Russia and China media attacks 'threaten democracy'
AFP, Published on 25/04/2018
» PARIS - Press freedom around the world is under threat from a triple whammy of US President Donald Trump, Russia and China's bid to crush all dissent, a watchdog said Wednesday.
Puppies, lip balm and drama at S. Korea scandal hearing
AFP, Published on 09/12/2016
» SEOUL - A televised hearing into a massive political scandal has turned into a daily drama fix for millions of South Koreans, riveted by its moveable cast of pampered tycoons, tough-talking lawmakers and an oddly heroic toyboy.
Mahathir accuses PM Najib of 'destroying' the country
AFP, Published on 07/12/2016
» PUTRAJAYA, Malaysia - Malaysian ruling party icon Mahathir Mohamad has accused current leader Najib Razak of "destroying" the country by clinging to power despite a corruption scandal, and vowed to campaign vigorously for the opposition in coming elections.
India's rural millions pay price of cash ban
AFP, Published on 18/11/2016
» BULANDSHAHR, INDIA - Indian farmer Zakir Khan should be sowing his winter crops now. Instead, he is stuck at home after the government's shock move to pull high-value notes out of circulation left him with no money to pay for seeds -- or feed his family.
Apec summit talks trade in a Trump world
AFP, Published on 17/11/2016
» LIMA - Top world leaders meet from Thursday to try to save their cherished free trade accords from feared extinction under US president-elect Donald Trump.
Indonesia declares, 'no room' for gays
AFP, Published on 11/08/2016
» JAKARTA - Indonesia said on Thursday there was "no room" for the gay community in the world's most populous Muslim-majority country, as activists blasted officials for an unprecedented series of LGBT attacks.
Suu Kyi visits troubled Myanmar diaspora in Thailand
AFP, Published on 23/06/2016
» Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi arrives Thursday in Thailand where she is expected to be garlanded by her adoring compatriots, hundreds of thousands of whom have sought work and sanctuary from war across the border.