Story Archive
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.
2015-11-27
Anastasia Lin says she won't give up her rights activism for fear of leaving persecution victms 'without hope.'
2015-11-26
The blasts prompt widespread speculation amid calls for timely information from government.
2015-11-26
Gao Yu is allowed to serve the rest of her reduced sentence from home owing to severe ill health.
2015-11-25
Flood-damaged roads are neglected as Vientiane prepares for a major regional summit next year.
2015-11-25
Police had detained and fined the men before setting them free days earlier.
2015-11-25
The group of Vietnamese Christians has repatriated voluntarily despite alleged persecution in their homeland.
2015-11-25
The group of Vietnamese Christians has repatriated voluntarily despite alleged persecution in their homeland.
2015-11-25
The clashes came after angry sugar cane farmers blocked a road with trucks in protest at alleged official corruption.
2015-11-25
Experts say the existing system needs to change and will continue to be vulnerable to corrupt officials.
2015-11-24
Sources say the new number includes members of families from neighboring townships.
2015-11-24
Kem Sokha says the Cambodia National Rescue Party will meet soon with Hun Sen’s Cambodian People’s Party.
2015-11-24
Kem Sokha says the Cambodia National Rescue Party will meet soon with Hun Sen’s Cambodian People’s Party.
2015-11-24
Numbers of those still missing vary widely, with local miners saying as many as 200 may still be buried.
2015-11-24
Min Aung Hlaing says the military is willing to work with the new government that will come into power in January.
2015-11-24
A monitoring mechanism is needed to ensure Laos honors its commitments, he says.
2015-11-24
Yang Lin helped people lodge complaints against China's ruling Communist Party after laboring as a migrant worker.
2015-11-24
The sisters of Zhang Liumao say they are being pursued after they asked tough questions about their brother's death in a detention center.
2015-11-23
More than 100 others remain missing as the search for victims continues.
2015-11-23
People say that the lookalike products made by individuals—not factories—are less expensive and offer better quality.
2015-11-23
Last year's pro-democracy movement has boosted turnout and spurred the rise of a younger generation of politicians in the city.
2015-11-23
Guo and his fellow activists have waited nearly a year since the trial for a verdict to be passed.
2015-11-20
Armed police and checkpoints are removed during the delegation's visit.
2015-11-20
Official media report silent on earlier police revelations that women and children were slain along with the male suspects.
