southeast asia

May 21, 2013

Myanmar Muslims jailed for killing Buddhist monk

MEIKHTILA, Myanmar (AP) — Six Muslim men and one minor have been sentenced to jail terms ranging from life to two years in prison for involvement in the killing of a Buddhist monk du

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May 21, 2013

Thailand Urged to Explore Edible Insect Market

BANGKOK (AP) — Researchers say Thailand is showing the world how to respond to the global food crisis: by raising bugs for eating.

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May 21, 2013

Oil price down to near $96 as traders wait for Fed

BANGKOK (AP) — The price of oil rose toward $97 per barrel Tuesday, but gains were checked as investors waited for the Federal Reserve's latest views on the U.S. economy.

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May 20, 2013

Asia stocks muted ahead of Fed meeting

BANGKOK (AP) — Evidence of a steady economic recovery in the U.S. helped push Asian stock markets higher Monday.

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May 20, 2013

Obama vows US support as Myanmar leader visits

May 20, 2013

Myanmar leader vows justice over communal violence

WASHINGTON (AP) — Myanmar President Thein Sein says that all perpetrators of inter-communal violence in the country will be brought to justice.

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May 20, 2013

Oil price falls below $96 a barrel

BANGKOK (AP) — The price of oil fell Monday ahead of the release later this week of economic data from the U.S.

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