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Malaysia to launch migrant sea search and rescueThousands of Rohingya Muslims from Myanmar and Bangladeshis are believed to be trapped on boats at with little food or water.
In Japan, anger at Shinzo Abe's heavy hand on press turns mainstreamThe prime minister is accused of blocking free expression and emboldening the ultra right. Meanwhile, the number of international scholars protesting Abe's views of World War II has jumped from 187 to 450.聽
Isolated and nuclear-armed, dictator Kim Jong-un keeps world on edgeA peace march across the DMZ dividing South and North Korea is due to start Sunday. But a planned visit by the UN's chief has been canceled, highlighting the regime's isolation.聽
North Korea reverses field on Ban Ki-moon visit, according to UN chiefThe current United Nations Secretary-General is a native of South Korea and served as foreign minister from 2004-06.
What is Gloria Steinem doing in North Korea?Thirty women, including American political activist Gloria Steinem and two Nobel laureates, are scheduled to cross the Demilitarized Zone between North and South Korea this Sunday as a symbolic step towards ending tensions between the two nations.聽
China to invest billions in Brazil's economy, Chinese premier saysToday Chinese Premier Li Keqiang makes his first official trip to Latin America, stopping in Brazil to present an economic plan that includes investing billions of dollars in the Brazilian railway system.聽
The ExplainerWhy Southeast Asia faces a migration crisis this summerThousands of Rohingya Muslims are fleeing by sea from Myanmar, abetted by human smugglers whose crews later abandon ships mid-crossing. The surge in sea crossings has led to finger pointing among neighboring countries.聽
Myanmar says Rohingya migrant crisis not its faultBoats filled with more than 2,000 desperate refugees have arrived in Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia in recent weeks.聽
China chides US over South China Sea prior to Kerry visitChina has rattled the region with its assertive claims in the South China Sea, where islands and reefs are contested by China and five other Asian governments.
Indonesia's president pledges reforms in restless Papua. What next?The sparsely populated island of Papua has long remained Indonesia's poorest, most repressed region. But President Joko Widodo聽appears determined to usher in a new era of change.
China charges prominent human rights lawyer as Xi tightens screwPu Zhiqiang, who was arrested last year, faces charges of inciting hatred and provoking trouble that carry a lengthy prison sentence. He's among nearly 2,000 political activists detained since President Xi took power in 2012.
For Asia's giants, trade trumps border dispute as leaders meet in ChinaPutting geopolitics mostly aside, Indian Prime Minister聽Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping are expected to focus on improving economic relations.聽
Malaysia turns away 800 migrants in two boats while Thailand tracks thirdDespite appeals by the United Nations and aid groups, no government in the region 鈥� Thai, Indonesian or Malaysian 鈥� appears willing to take the refugees.
Investigation to begin after 72 killed in Philippine factory fireAmong the questions being raised is if the factory followed fire and building safety standards.
Dozens feared dead after Philippines slipper factory fireLocal officials said the fire apparently was ignited by sparks from welding works at the factory's main entrance door, triggering an explosion of the chemicals used to make the slippers.
Malaysia to push back Rohingya unless boats are sinkingSoutheast Asia is in the grips of a spiraling humanitarian crisis. Around 1,600 migrants have landed on the shores of Indonesia and Malaysia in recent days.
As Europe debates migrant crisis, a surge of boatpeople in Southeast AsiaRohingya Muslims from Myanmar who face persecution at home are making perilous boat crossings to Thailand and Malaysia, provoking strong reactions from regional governments. Thailand is a hub for human trafficking.
North Korea fires ballistic missile from submarine. Prelude to talks?On Saturday, North Korea claims it successfully test-fired a newly developed ballistic missile from a submarine. The test comes as Washington and Pyongyang are preparing to renew nuclear weapons talks. 聽
China launches campaign to 'name and shame' its ill-mannered touristsIf Chinese travelers open an aircraft exit door before takeoff, they might land on a new national tourism blacklist. Rectification for the nouveau riche?
Xi stands with Putin on 'Victory Day.' Can Russia play a China card?President Xi Jinping is the only major head of state attending Saturday's WWII anniversary celebration in Moscow. And聽Russia and China increasingly share commercial interests and perspectives. Yet is Xi bringing what Putin wants?
