Story Archive
2013-05-31
Authorities punish veiled women's relatives by not authorizing marriage certificate or pilgrimage applications.
2013-05-31
The central government says it will investigate the regional law limiting children for Muslim Rohingyas.
2013-05-31
The Lao government responds following pressure from the UN and rights groups.
2013-05-31
But the hydropower projects will benefit the larger region, project sponsors say.
2013-05-31
Ye Haiyan is held for assault after tweeting that assailants had broken into her home.
2013-05-31
The group says a lack of reform has eroded trust in the new leadership.
2013-05-30
The pact represents a step towards ending the country’s last major ethnic civil war.
2013-05-30
A judge rules Htin Kyaw and his friends don't need to pay the bail fee.
2013-05-30
Nuon Chea apologizes to victims’ families at a UN-backed court.
2013-05-30
Nuon Chea apologizes to victims’ families at a UN-backed court.
2013-05-30
He had published a book discussing self-immolation protests and other 'politically sensitive' issues.
2013-05-30
The 18-year-old is found dead after being 'beaten by more than 10' army personnel, sparking protests.
2013-05-30
The death sparks online anger as the Chinese public rejects official explanations.
2013-05-29
Officials order riot police to leave as they face attacks from residents.
2013-05-29
Clashes between Buddhists and Muslims rage for a second day in Lashio.
2013-05-29
The court said some of them had worked with an alleged exile separatist group.
2013-05-29
Women challenge a governor to keep his pledge to promptly resolve their disputes.
2013-05-29
Women challenge a governor to keep his pledge to promptly resolve their disputes.
2013-05-29
Anyone buying a face mask or using print shops must verify their identity.
2013-05-29
The burning shows that Tibetan resistance to Chinese rule 'remains undimmed.'
2013-05-28
Mam Sonando says the authorities should adopt reforms or face poll manipulation charges.
2013-05-28
Mam Sonando says the authorities should adopt reforms or face poll manipulation charges.
2013-05-28
The talks are the first held inside the country since fighting resumed nearly two years ago.
2013-05-28
Shan state becomes the latest region to suffer violence between Buddhists and Muslims.
2013-05-28
The activist says he faces mistreatment and 'unsuitable' prison conditions.
2013-05-28
Authorities call in security forces as residents raise environmental concerns.
2013-05-28
A 47-year-old woman is critically hurt after setting fire to herself during a land dispute.
2013-05-28
A plea to send them to South Korea is rejected, according to officials.
2013-05-28
Both men had worked to promote the use of the Tibetan language.
2013-05-28
Activists say they have been warned not to publish 'sensitive' material ahead of June 4.
