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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.
Rivals India, China win hearts, minds in quake-hit Nepal
AFP, Published on 01/05/2015
» POKHARA, NEPAL – At Pokhara airport in the Himalayas, Indian soldiers race back and forth loading rice, blankets, tarpaulins and other aid onto waiting helicopters for delivery to Nepal's quake-devastated villages.
Household debt keeps Thailand Southeast Asia's sick man
AFP, Published on 11/02/2015
» Sinking in heavy repayments to loan sharks, Non says payday is nothing more than a cruel reminder of his dire finances.