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Authorities Find 40 Dead Tiger Cubs In Freezer At Thai Buddhist Temple
Thursday, June 02, 2016
Authorities are removing the last of more than 100 live tigers from a temple west of Bangkok. The day before, they made a grisly discovery of 40 tiger cub carcasses in a freezer there.
Protests, Suspicion In Vietnam Over Government's Response To Fish Kill
Monday, May 30, 2016
While visiting Vietnam last week, President Obama urged the government to ease its crackdown on dissent. But police have used force to break up recent environmental protests.
Thai Military Leadership Moves To Guarantee Permanent Political Role
Friday, May 27, 2016
Once upon a time, democracy in Thailand was the envy of its Southeast Asian neighbors. But since a coup in 2014, critics say the regime is digging in with a new constitution that will guarantee the military a permanent role in Thai politics.
Teaching Kids In Vietnam To Avoid A Deadly, Everyday Legacy Of War
Monday, May 23, 2016
In Quang Tri province, the most heavily bombed during the Vietnam War, 10 percent of the ordnance never detonated. A former U.S. military intelligence analyst is part of a group cleaning up the bombs.
Could A Lighthouse Have Prevented South China Sea's Latest Flashpoint?
Friday, May 20, 2016
After U.S. bases in the Philippines closed in the early '90s, a lighthouse on Scarborough Shoal was meant to help protect the country from regional aggression. But that project was never completed.
Tough-Talking Philippine Mayor On Track To Become Next President
Monday, May 09, 2016
A controversial candidate known for tough talk, a tough stance on crime and links to a death squad is on track to become the next president of the Philippines.
Voters In The Philippines Are Choosing Next President
Monday, May 09, 2016
Five candidates are vying to replace the president, and more than 45,000 candidates are contesting 18,000 national, congressional and local elections. Officials are looking for fraud and violence.
Philippine Presidential Candidate Accused Of Using Death Squads
Friday, May 06, 2016
The front-runner in the May 9 Philippine presidential election is Rodrigo Duterte, a law and order type who critics admit cleaned up the city where he's mayor. But they say his methods are suspect.
Court Rules In Favor Of Biological Father In Thai Surrogacy Case
Wednesday, April 27, 2016
A same-sex couple won custody of their 15-month-old baby in a Thai court that ruled against their surrogate. She'd reneged on the deal after learning the couple are gay.
Thailand's Songkran Water Festival Tempered By Drought
Thursday, April 14, 2016
Thailand and Southeast Asia celebrate their New Year this week. In Thailand, the holiday is called Songkran, which features the biggest water fight in the world that lasts-officially for three days. It's enormously popular with tourists. This year's festival is tempered by the worst drought in decades, two years of increasingly repressive military rule, and an economy that's heading south.
In The Tussle For The South China Sea, A Mayor Tries To Protect His Island
Tuesday, January 12, 2016
China's claims of territory in the South China Sea are alarming its neighbors. The Filipino mayor of the disputed Spratly Islands is on the front line of the dispute.
In Cambodia, 'Lucky' Iron Fish For The Cooking Pot Could Fight Anemia
Friday, December 25, 2015
Iron deficiency, which can lead to anemia, is a huge problem in Cambodia. A social enterprise wants to prove that adding a little iron fish to a pot on the stove will make a dent in the problem.
The Philippines Requests U.S. Support Amid Ongoing Dispute With China
Tuesday, November 17, 2015
The Philippines is ill-prepared to deal with an expansionist China and is hoping the U.S. will help protect its interests in the region.
In Philippines' Presidential Race, A Chaotic Cast Of Characters
Saturday, November 07, 2015
If you think the Republican presidential field is crowded, spare a moment for the Philippines. A record 130 candidates have filed to become president in 2016.
A colorful cast turned out to register for the race late last month at the election commission headquarters in Manila. There were dragon dancers, ...
Australia Uses Tough Measures To Keep Migrants Out
Monday, September 07, 2015
Australia employs one of the most aggressive approaches in the world in dealing with seaborne migrants. It turns their boats back, sinks them, or corrals migrants on an island.
Thai Police Arrest Another Suspect In Bombing
Wednesday, September 02, 2015
Thai police have arrested a second foreign suspect in the country's deadliest bombing. They don't know if he's the yellow-shirted man seen leaving a backpack at the scene on the day of the bombing.
In Thailand, Young People Push The Boundaries On Public Dissent
Thursday, August 27, 2015
Last week's bombing in Thailand came after a remarkably peaceful 15 months. The military seized power in May 2014, and since, hasn't tolerated public resistance. But opposition is still there.
Thai Business Owners Worry Bombing Could Drive Away Tourists
Wednesday, August 19, 2015
The Thai economy has been struggling since the military seized power 15 months ago. The bombing in Bangkok Monday has raised fears that tourism — a driver of the economy — may now str...
Bombing At Hindu Temple In Bangkok Kills At Least 20
Tuesday, August 18, 2015
At least 20 people were killed and scores more wounded in Monday's bombing in Bangkok. The blast took place at a Hindu temple in the middle of the city's tourist district.
Deadly Bomb Attack Rips Through Popular Bangkok Shrine
Tuesday, August 18, 2015
A bomb in Bangkok on Monday killed an estimated 20 people with scores more injured. Thailand's prime minister is describing it as the country's worst attack ever.