Story Archive
2015-12-04
They had protested Chinese crackdowns in Tibetan areas and called for the Dalai Lama's return.
2015-12-04
Soldiers' deaths in Xaysomboun Province, blamed on an anti-government group, came a week after shootings of vehicles.
2015-12-04
The move follows earlier efforts to 'modernize' the central Barkhor area in the Tibetan regional capital.
2015-12-04
President Xi Jinping announces a three-year investment program in infrastructure and agriculture on the continent.
2015-12-04
Fu Zhibin is sentenced alongside an assistant and two print workers for 'smearing' Mao Zedong and denying the legitimacy of Communist Party rule.
2015-12-03
The democracy campaigner does not meet criteria for eligibility, an official says.
2015-12-03
His earlier charge of murder was downgraded to a manslaughter offense.
2015-12-03
His earlier charge of murder was downgraded to a manslaughter offense.
2015-12-03
NLD patron Tin Oo welcomes Myanmar military pledge to transfer power to election victors but wants a clear timetable.
2015-12-03
The deal, if signed, will likely bring a key English-language newspaper politically closer to Beijing.
2015-12-03
Guo Feixiong says he and fellow activists were jailed for the peaceful expression of political views.
2015-12-02
The new charge is the third issued against opposition leader in three weeks.
2015-12-02
The new charge is the third issued against opposition leader in three weeks.
2015-12-02
Many in Laos resent Vietnam's huge economic footprint and major role in resource extraction in their country.
2015-12-02
The two leaders pledge to support a peaceful shift to power for her party.
2015-12-02
Two other high-ranking academics are under investigation by the ruling Chinese Communist Party.
2015-12-02
Calls to Gao's cell phone result in a 'no such number' message, which activists say is likely the work of the police.
2015-12-01
Hospitals can perform reassignment surgery, but the procedure is required for legal gender recognition.
2015-12-01
Cambodia's ruling party is seen as using all means at its disposal to undermine its opposition.
2015-12-01
Cambodia's ruling party is seen as using all means at its disposal to undermine its opposition.
2015-12-01
A Ta’ang spokesman says government troops prompted the move.
2015-12-01
The protesters, whose only children have died, are calling for legally mandated pensions and healthcare provision.
2015-12-01
The warning comes as two more activists apply for political asylum and resettlement at the United Nations in the Thai capital.
2015-11-30
The raid comes amid allegations of ‘war crimes’ by government troops in the region.
2015-11-30
The opposition party leader will hold discussions on “national reconciliation” with Thein Sein and Senior Gen. Min Aung Hlaing on Wednesday.
2015-11-30
He is taken into custody after scattering leaflets calling for the long life of exiled spiritual leader the Dalai Lama.
2015-11-30
Activists say the lawsuit is a major step forward for LGBT rights in China.
2015-11-30
Local people say that authorities lied about a public consultation, and that they fear their health and crops will be damaged by pollution.
2015-11-30
A climate expert says regular testing of countries' emissions is crucial to ensuring targets are met.
2015-11-27
The judge adds an extra 'crime' to the charge sheet at the last minute, while two fellow activists are handed shorter terms.
