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Suu Kyi slams Rohingya 2-child limit
Associated Press, Published on 27/05/2013
» YANGON - Opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi, rights groups and Islamic leaders expressed dismay on Monday over plans by authorities in western Myanmar to revive a two-child limit on Muslim Rohingya families, a policy that does not apply to Buddhists and comes amid accusations of ethnic cleansing.
Obama deals with two scandals
Associated Press, Published on 14/05/2013
» WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama tried to swat down a pair of brewing controversies Monday (US time).
50,000 Malaysians in anti-govt rally
Associated Press, Published on 08/05/2013
» KUALA LUMPUR - At least 50,000 Malaysian opposition supporters rallied at a stadium Wednesday to protest what they say are fraud-marred election results that enabled the long-ruling coalition to cling to power.
Anwar: I can win Malaysia election
Associated Press, Published on 30/04/2013
» KUALA LUMPUR - Malaysian opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim said Tuesday that he believes his three-party alliance can win this weekend's national polls and topple a coalition that has ruled for nearly 56 years.
Najib offers populist sweets
Associated Press, Published on 07/04/2013
» KUALA LUMPUR - Malaysia's Prime minister Najib Razak has promised more cash handouts for the poor along with cheaper cars and homes if he is re-elected in a few weeks.
Activists fear Hmong leader deportation
Associated Press, Published on 27/03/2013
» A US admonition to Laos over its shaky human rights record spurred efforts Tuesday to halt the possible deportation from Thailand of a former ethnic leader to the authoritarian Southeast Asian nation.
Myanmar parliament to review charter
Associated Press, Published on 20/03/2013
» YANGON - Myanmar's parliament has agreed to set up a commission to review the 2008 pro-military constitution, a process that could eventually change the political landscape and allow opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi to take the presidency.