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Suu Kyi, Than Shwe discuss Myanmar's future
dpa, Published on 06/12/2015
» YANGON - Myanmar election winner Aung San Suu Kyi and long-time former military junta leader Than Shwe met for more than two hours and discussed the country's future, sources said on Sunday.
Rapprochement or sell-out? Taiwanese fear as presidents meet
dpa, Published on 05/11/2015
» There is a thin line between rapprochement and selling out. The first meeting between the presidents of China and Taiwan in six decades represents an historic breakthrough with the potential to reduce tensions between the two nations.
Malaysian protest leader faces criminal charges
dpa, Published on 03/11/2015
» KUALA LUMPUR -- Prosecutors on Tuesday filed charges against the leader of an anti-government protest that called for the resignation of Prime Minister Najib Razak, a lawyer for the accused said.
Thein Sein poised for second term
dpa, Published on 17/10/2015
» YANGON — Myanmar President Thein Sein has the support of his party to seek a second term in the November general elections, officials said Saturday.
Singapore's ruling party wins election
dpa, Published on 12/09/2015
» The ruling People's Action Party scored a landslide victory Saturday morning as the most fiercely contested election in Singapore's independent history ended with dramatic swings away from opposition parties.
Fidel Castro makes rare public appearance
dpa, Published on 05/07/2015
» HAVANA - Former Cuban president Fidel Castro made a rare public appearance, visiting cheesemakers in Havana, official media reported on Saturday.
Without Anwar, Malaysia's opposition alliance crumbles
dpa, Published on 18/06/2015
» KUALA LUMPUR — Malaysia's opposition alliance has effectively collapsed due to policy differences, including whether to implement strict sharia Islamic law, a senior opposition leader said Thursday.
Labour rights in Vietnam, Malaysia centre-stage in US trade battle
dpa, Published on 12/05/2015
» WASHINGTON — Major trade legislation is slated for discussion in the US Senate on Tuesday, but growing opposition focused on workers' rights around the Pacific Rim threatens to block progress.
Britain winds up closest election in decades
dpa, Published on 08/05/2015
» LONDON - Polls have closed in Britain, where voters cast their ballots Thursday in a tightly contested general election that appeared unlikely to yield a workable parliamentary majority for either of the main parties.
Myanmar, rebels reach breakthrough ceasefire accord
dpa, Published on 30/03/2015
» YANGON – The government of Myanmar and ethnic rebel groups on Monday agreed on a draft for a long-awaited ceasefire agreement, with officials saying it could be signed next month.