Controversial legislation gives amnesty to offenders involved in political protests dating back seven years
Almost 90 percent of China's $1.9 billion in milk powder imports came from New Zealand last year
Critics charge legislation part of package that would include pardon for former PM Thaksin Shinawatra
Aid groups are calling for urgent aid for populations hardest hit in remote regions
Volunteers are attempting to clean up 8-kilometer spill which has blackened beaches on Koh Samet, and could spread to mainland coast
Critics say government's multi-billion-dollar scheme is possibly helping rival exporters, especially Vietnam and Burma
Experts say downturn in international economy, Beijing’s policies to cool some economic sectors by tightening credit are partially to blame
Burma has been wracked by sectarian bloodshed over the past year that has led to more than 200 deaths and displaced tens of thousands
Human rights groups call on international community to play greater role in preventing development abuses, protecting community organizers
Noeleen Heyzer warns weak accountability and poor governance are undermining such efforts
Officials say reducing violence and establishing mutual trust are the main goals of the talks being held Thursday in the Malaysian capital of Kuala Lumpur
Some proposals pushed at global conservation meeting in Bangkok face opposition from several Asian nations, especially Japan and China
New peace initiative raises concerns about whether steps will be sufficient to end bloodshed in largely Muslim southern provinces
Thailand forum to debate more than 70 proposals to increase global fauna, flora protection
Some see race as a litmus test for ousted PM Thaksin’s return; others say that if city votes for Pheu Thai candidate, it would allow government to move ahead with efforts to reconcile political divisions
Foreign minister says solution to ongoing conflict between ethnic Rakhine Buddhists and Rohingya Muslims must be addressed at local level
Calls for reform coming from private sector and United Nations even as region’s economic prospects improve
Tomas Ojea Quintana met former political prisoners, senior government members and opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi
Doctor Uche Amazigo is upbeat about efforts to combat the disease, despite political instability that has set back outreach efforts
The rebel Kachin Independence Army says it has reclaimed the northern Burma position after briefly retreating
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