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.

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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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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.

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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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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.

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