Protesters urging UN to withdraw world heritage status for Cambodian temple near disputed territory
Fighting in northeast Burma between army and ethnic Kachin rebels has spilled over into neighboring Shan state
Release of 96 Pakistani refugees jailed in Bangkok secured by a Thai refugee activist group
Recent case highlights the difficulties of thwarting politically-connected animal smugglers
July 3 nationwide vote expected to be a tightly contested battle between Democrat Party, Pheu Thai Party
Tomás Ojea Quintan reports the new government is doing little to prevent military abuses against ethnic minorities
Jatuporn Promphan and Nisit Sinthuprai were accused of inciting unrest at a recent political rally
Analysts are skeptical about the prospects of election's healing Thailand’s deep divisions
People's Action Party expected to win but analysts say ruling party is facing increasing challenges which have eroded its popularity
ADB says as many as 3 billion more people could be well off by middle of century if growth rates continue, a host of challenges met
Skirmish kills at least six soldiers, forces thousands of villagers to flee to safety
Laos says hydropower dam won't cause serious problems, but neighbors want more information on environmental, economic effects
EU announces temporary suspension of some sanctions but Burma's opposition says sanctions should remain until human rights improve
Christiana Figueres says while global goals are commendable countries have yet to set needed emission reduction targets
More than two tons of African elephant tusks seized in largest haul of smuggled ivory in recent history
New UN study says governments in the region need to better control inflation or else millions more people could be impoverished
However, military loyalists still dominate new government and concerns abound that military rule will continue through proxies
Officials emphasize climate change is worsening natural disasters, more cooperation, aid needed
Region may even see increased investments from Japan as companies diversify away from areas at higher risk of natural disaster
Nuclear emergency in Japan renews debate about safety of nuclear power in Asia Pacific, but most countries plan to develop nuclear power
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