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Haze blocks out Hat Yai, Trang
dpa, Published on 04/09/2015
» A haze caused by forest and plantation fires in Indonesia's Sumatra province on Thursday reached unhealthy levels in Malaysia and southern Thailand Thursday, officials said.
More migrant deaths, sea rescues as EU plans response
dpa, Published on 20/04/2015
» ROME – More migrant deaths in the Mediterranean Sea were reported Monday, while foreign and interior ministers from the European Union were meeting in Luxembourg to work out a common response to the spiralling crisis.
Holiday with a dictator: Helpful or immoral?
dpa, Published on 23/03/2015
» BERLIN — Fascinating travel destinations such as China, Cuba or Iran are home to some of the world's greatest cultural sites.
14 killed in attack on guerrillas in Philippines
dpa, Published on 09/03/2015
» MANILA - Four soldiers and 10 Muslim rebels were killed in a security forces offensive against a group of guerrillas opposed to a peace deal in the southern Philippines, the military said Monday.
Death toll rises to 14 in southern floods
dpa, Published on 29/12/2014
» At least 14 people have died and eight more been injured in accidents due to the flooding in southern Thailand caused by this year's severe monsoon rains, officials confirmed on Monday.
2 Swiss men murdered in Philippines
dpa, Published on 06/10/2014
» MANILA - Two elderly Swiss men have been shot dead in the southern Philippines, police said on Monday.
Phuketwan trial set for 2015
dpa, Published on 26/05/2014
» Two journalists are to go on trial in March on charges of defaming the Thai Navy, for posting online an article on human trafficking, one of the defendants said Monday.
Fighting kills 15 in Philippines
dpa, Published on 30/04/2014
» MANILA - Fifteen people died in a clash between Philippine troops and Islamist militants who attempted to retake their captured camp, the military said on Wednesday.
Kidnappers demand $11m for tourist
dpa, Published on 10/04/2014
» KUALA LUMPUR – Kidnappers who abducted a Chinese tourist from Malaysia last week have demanded a ransom of more than US$11 million for her release, a government minister said on Thursday.
Call for probe into missing Rohingyas
dpa, Published on 14/02/2014
» Human rights campaigners on Friday called for a transparent investigation into the whereabouts of 1,300 Rohingya Muslims whom authorities claim were deported three months ago.