Story Archive
2016-02-24
Amnesty report says restrictions on freedom of expression also led to the drop.
2016-02-23
Top diplomats meet in Washington amid fresh revelations of Chinese military fortifications on disputed islands.
2016-02-23
Armed police mingle with the crowds at an annual celebration of the Lunar New Year.
2016-02-23
Supporters say arrest in a demonstration that became a clash with an organization linked to tuk tuk drivers is a miscarriage of justice.
2016-02-23
Supporters say arrest in a demonstration that became a clash with an organization linked to tuk tuk drivers is a miscarriage of justice.
2016-02-23
Retired Lieutenant General Kin Zaw Oo says the government army will move into restive Shan state to ensure security.
2016-02-23
A month has now passed since their trial was postponed, exceeding the time limit allowed by law, he says.
2016-02-23
State broadcaster and top online content provider refuse to carry broadcast after movie gets a nod for best picture.
2016-02-23
A deacon and a pastor from the Guiyang Huoshi Protestant church will likely face trial soon.
2016-02-22
Villagers blame contagious disease flare-up on local doctor who trained others in controlling the infection, but the physician says he observed proper protocols.
2016-02-22
Villagers blame contagious disease flare-up on local doctor who trained others in controlling the infection, but the physician says he observed proper protocols.
2016-02-22
Gomar Choephel had been held for seven months before being sentenced and may not have to serve his full term.
2016-02-22
Minister Aung Min is hoping to strike a deal with the non-signatories of the government’s nationwide peace agreement.
2016-02-22
Speaking in Minnesota, he thanks Tibetans living in exile for keeping Tibetan culture and values alive.
2016-02-22
The chairwoman of the National League for Democracy urges the lawmakers to avoid corruption.
2016-02-22
Reductions in overcapacity may finally be made, but downsizing could cost millions of jobs.
2016-02-22
Taking a turn in an anchor's chair, Xi uses presidential trip as a megaphone to amplify Beijing's effort to project its propaganda message around the world.
2016-02-22
Ray Wong, founder of Hong Kong Indigenous, is arrested and his home searched on suspicion of incitement to violence.
2016-02-19
Wanbao Mining Copper Ltd. says it will begin mining activities in the town of Letpadaung in May.
2016-02-19
Vietnam claims Chinese missiles and a helicopter base on disputed islands are a sovereignty violation that threatens 'regional peace and security.'
2016-02-19
The sister of prominent rights activist Guo Feixiong says the family don't know exactly where he is.
2016-02-19
Analysts say the key to effective sanctions is whether economic pressure can make China temper its backing of Pyongyang.
2016-02-19
Pirate logging outfits backed by Cambodian 'oknhas' get cover from local authorities as villagers who voice concerns say they face threats.
2016-02-19
Pirate logging outfits backed by Cambodian 'oknhas' get cover from local authorities as villagers who voice concerns say they face threats.
2016-02-19
Judicial authorities say Shokjang sought to foment discord and instability in Tibetan areas.
2016-02-19
Huang is held in a local police station alongside three fellow activists after investigating a government land grab.
2016-02-19
The lawyers are given nothing in writing nor any access to their clients, and suspect the authorities of acting illegally.
2016-02-18
They confiscated nearly 10,600 metric tons in 2014-2015 before it was transported to China.
2016-02-18
Chinese and Uyghur activists will miss the first Asia-Pacific Religious Freedom Forum because they couldn’t legally enter Taiwan.
2016-02-18
The United Nationalities Federal Council is holding a three-day emergency meeting to forge an all-inclusive peace process.
