southeast asia
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.
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.
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.
Survey: Indonesians killed 750 orangutans in year
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.
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








