Vietnam releases dengue-blocking mosquito
By MARGIE MASON In this photo taken on Sept. 1, 2013, scientist Simon Kutcher, project manager of the Eliminate Dengue Vietnam research program, blood feeds a cage of mosquitoes in…
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Thai leader defends contentious amnesty bill
An anti-government protester chants slogans during a rally against a political amnesty bill in Bangkok, Thailand Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2013. Thailand’s prime minister on Tuesday defended the bill that has…
FEDS: NAVY SECRETS BOUGHT WITH PROSTITUTES
By JULIE WATSON In this photo taken Dec. 3, 2010, U.S. navy officer Michael “Vannak Khem” Misiewicz becomes emotional as he embraces his aunt Samrith Sokha, 72, at Cambodian coastal…
1,000S PROTEST IN THAI CAPITAL OVER AMNESTY BILL
Anti-government demonstrators wave Thai national flags during a march in Bangkok, Thailand Monday, Nov. 4, 2013. Thousands of demonstrators took part in the peaceful rally against the government-proposed amnesty bill…
Myanmar ‘God’s Army’ twins reunite, seek comrades
By THANYARAT DOKSONE and GRANT PECK In this Sept. 26, 2013 photo, Johnny, left, and his twin brother Luther Htoo pose for photos after their reunion at a restaurant in…
Indonesia summons Aussie ambassador over spy claim
By KRISTEN GELINEAU Security officers stand guard at the Australian Embassy in Jakarta, Indonesia, Jakarta, Indonesia, Friday, Nov. 1, 2013. Australia’s ambassador met with Indonesian government officials who summoned him…
Thai parliament moves closer to OK amnesty bill
Thailand Anti-government protesters wave Thai national flags and chant slogans during a rally against the amnesty bill in Bangkok, Thailand, Friday, Nov. 1, 2013. Thai parliament on Friday moved a…
Oil falls below $107 as stock markets stall
By PABLO GORONDI Supporters of Egypt’s ousted President Mohammed Morsi chant slogans during a protest in Ramses Square in downtown Cairo, Egypt, Friday, Aug. 16, 2013. Heavy gunfire rang out…