Kaladan project promises to connect India with Burma's remote, impoverished west and improve trade links
Patients taking antiretroviral Tenofovir most consistently had highest levels of protection, reduced risk of infection
Both governments deny opposition leader's allegation
Sam Rainsy barred over concerns his presence may upset Cambodian authorities ahead of July elections
Mask made popular in 2005 Hollywood film has been used in protests around world
Pact is one of last to be reached with armed ethnic groups, raising hopes of a nationwide peace
Birth restrictions are only for Muslims and date back to the previous military government, although enforcement varied
Rights activists call for Burma to end policy imposed on Rohingya people to control population growth in western Rakhine state
Tokyo cancels $1.74 billion in debt, agrees to lend Burma over half a billion dollars more for infrastructure and power projects
Thailand, known for its liberal acceptance of sexuality, could become the first country in Asia to legalize gay marriage
Officials find Muslims living in Rakhine state are reluctant to leave despite orders to evacuate
Shane Todd's parents believe he was murdered because of a project he worked on to transfer sensitive military technology to a Chinese company
Rights activists say Buddhist monks, along with security and officials, fomented ethnic cleansing of Muslims in Rakhine
Police investigating possible links between incidents, alleged plot to attack Burma's Embassy in Jakarta
Observers say incident illustrates that sectarian unrest is spreading outside the country
Conservationists said the pace of deforestation is accelerating, and countries risk losing a third of their remaining trees by 2030
Human Rights Watch says commission who released report failed to hold those responsible accountable
Protests force Beijing to re-think development strategy in country
Regional group trying to move forward with plans for economic integration, repair divisions about disputed territory with China in South China Sea
New report comes as the European Union is expected to lift sanctions against Burma, a reward the rights group says is premature
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