southeast asia
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.
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.
Obama vows US support as Myanmar leader visits
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.
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.
Denmark's Hoyer wins presidency of badminton body
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Former Olympics champion Poul-Erik Hoyer has pledged to improve the image of badminton after winning the presidency of the sport's world governing body.








