southeast asia
Philippine storm death toll rises to 22
World
December 30, 2018
Philippine storm death toll rises to 22
At least 22 people died from a storm that swept through the central Philippine islands at the weekend, authorities…
Indonesia rescuers scramble to reach isolated tsunami-struck towns
World
December 26, 2018
Indonesia rescuers scramble to reach isolated tsunami-struck towns
Indonesian search and rescue teams Wednesday plucked stranded residents from remote islands and pushed into isolated communities desperate for…
Sick, hungry Indonesia tsunami survivors cram shelters
World
December 25, 2018
Sick, hungry Indonesia tsunami survivors cram shelters
Desperately-needed aid flowed into a stretch of Indonesia’s tsunami-struck coastline Tuesday, but humanitarian workers warned that clean water and…
Hunt for survivors as Indonesian tsunami death toll tops 280
World
December 24, 2018
Hunt for survivors as Indonesian tsunami death toll tops 280
Indonesian rescuers raced to find survivors Monday after a volcano-triggered tsunami killed at least 281 people, with experts warning…
Cambodia seizes record 3-tonne haul of African ivory
Environment
December 16, 2018
Cambodia seizes record 3-tonne haul of African ivory
Cambodia seized more than 3.2 tonnes of elephant tusks hidden in a storage container sent from Mozambique, a customs…
Myanmar dam breach floods communities in central region, blocks highway
World
August 29, 2018
Myanmar dam breach floods communities in central region, blocks highway
More than 5,000 people have evacuated their homes after water from a breached dam flooded communities in central Myanmar…
UN urges Myanmar to speed Rohingya returns, grant citizenship
World
August 8, 2018
UN urges Myanmar to speed Rohingya returns, grant citizenship
United Nations aid agencies called on Myanmar on Wednesday to improve conditions in Rakhine state for the safe return…
Fleeing — but not to Europe
World
December 18, 2017
Fleeing — but not to Europe
Never before have so many people been on the move, migrating in search of jobs and security. Large numbers are…
Thai junta firmly in command after year of mourning for king
World
November 1, 2017
Thai junta firmly in command after year of mourning for king
Thailand’s military government has emerged from the year of official mourning for King Bhumibol Adulyadej with a firm grip on…
Exclusive: Koran, boots and scarves all that remain in Philippine rebel leader’s lair
World
October 30, 2017
Exclusive: Koran, boots and scarves all that remain in Philippine rebel leader’s lair
Prayer mats, chequered scarves, black fatigues, and bullet-ridden walls mark the hideout where the “emir” of Islamic State in Southeast…