southeast asia

November 15, 2011 - 1:00 AM

Malaysia hosts symbolic trial against Bush, Blair

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Malaysian-led activists plan to hold a symbolic trial this month against former President George W.

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November 15, 2011 - 12:45 AM

Land mine explodes at Myanmar house, killing 10

YANGON, Myanmar (AP) — State-run media in Myanmar say a land mine went off in a house as someone was demonstrating how to arm the explosive device.

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November 14, 2011 - 10:25 PM

Asia stocks drop as Italy debt woes brew

BANGKOK (AP) — Asian stocks fell early Tuesday, as lingering concerns about Italy's ability to repay its massive debts shook investor sentiment.

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November 14, 2011 - 10:00 AM

Survey: Indonesians killed 750 orangutans in year

November 14, 2011 - 6:05 AM

Suu Kyi says Myanmar has taken positive steps

YANGON, Myanmar (AP) — Myanmar democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi says the government has taken positive steps toward reform in the year since she was released from house arrest.

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November 14, 2011 - 1:05 AM

Asia stocks rise as Europe stabilizes, Japan grows

BANGKOK (AP) — Asian stocks rose sharply Monday after Japan's economy grew for the first time in four quarters and Europe moved closer to resolving a debt crisis that threatens to hu

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