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Perez de Cuellar, Peruvian 2-term UN Chief, Dies at 100

Javier Perez de Cuellar, the two-term United Nations secretary-general who brokered a historic cease-fire between Iran and Iraq in 1988 and who in later life came out of retirement to help re-establish democracy in his Peruvian homeland, has died.

North Korean Swagger May Conceal Brewing Virus Disaster

As a new and frightening virus closes in around it, North Korea presents itself as a fortress, tightening its borders as cadres of health officials stage a monumental disinfection and monitoring program.

Japan Olympic Minister: Games Could be Held Any Time in 2020

Fast-spreading virus has been blamed for 12 deaths and has shut down most sports competitions and Olympic-related events in country.

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Cambodian Refugee Deported Two Years Ago Returns to US

Thy Chea arrived at Boston’s Logan Airport after successfully petitioning to get his green card reinstated and suing the federal government to allow him to return to the country.

Japan to Close Schools Nationwide to Control Spread of Virus

Japan will close schools nationwide to help control the spread of the new virus, the government announced Thursday.

Globe Braces for Long Battle Against Virus as Cases Spread

Worries over the ever-expanding economic fallout of the COVID-19 crisis multiplied, with factories idled, trade routes frozen and tourism crippled, while a growing list of countries braced for the illness to claim new territory.

Thousands Caught in Floods in Indonesia's Sinking Capital

Overnight rains caused more rivers to burst their banks in greater Jakarta starting Sunday, sending muddy water up to 1.5 meters (5 feet) deep into more residential and commercial areas, said Agus Wibowo, the National Disaster Mitigation Agency's spokesman.

China's Virus Center Vows No Patient Unchecked As Cases Fall

Protective suit-clad inspectors in the epicenter of China's viral outbreak went door-to-door Wednesday to find every infected person in the central city suffering most from an epidemic that is showing signs of waning as new cases fell for a second day.

Virus Fears Rise After Cambodia's Acceptance of Cruise Ship

The feel-good story of how Cambodia allowed a cruise ship to dock after it was turned away elsewhere in Asia for fear of spreading the deadly virus that began in China has taken an unfortunate turn after a passenger released from the ship tested positive for the virus.

Cruise Passengers Stranded by Coronavirus Fears Greeted With Roses in Cambodia

Hundreds of cruise ship passengers long-stranded at sea by virus fears cheered as they finally disembarked Friday and were welcomed to Cambodia by the nation’s authoritarian leader who handed them flowers.

China Replaces Two Top Officials in Virus Epicenter

China on Thursday replaced its top officials in central Hubei province and its capital, Wuhan, the epicenter of a viral outbreak that has infected more than 45,000 people worldwide.

Cruise Ship Refused by Other Ports Anchors off Cambodia

A cruise ship turned away by other Asian and Pacific governments because of virus fears anchored Thursday off Cambodia, which is checking the health of its 2,200 passengers and crew.

Cruise Ship Barred by Four Countries Set to Dock in Cambodia

A statement on Holland America Line’s website said the Westerdam would arrive in Sihanoukville Thursday morning. It said the cruise will end there and passengers will disembark over several days and transfer via charter flights to Phnom Penh to catch flights home

Doctor's Death Unleashes Mourning, Fury at Chinese Officials

The 34-year-old ophthalmologist died overnight at Wuhan Central Hospital, where he worked and likely contracted the virus while treating patients in the early days of the outbreak.

មេធាវី​លោក​ ត្រាំ អះអាង​ថា​ សមាជិក​បក្ស​ប្រជាធិបតេយ្យ​ចង់«លុបចោល»​ការ​បោះឆ្នោត​អាណត្តិ​មុន

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Unhealthy Levels of Smog Choke Thai Capital for Over Week

Mekong River's New Aquamarine Color May Be Sign of Trouble

Low water levels pose an obvious problem for fishermen and farmers, but experts say the decline in sediment exposes a different danger that can result in greater erosion of the river's banks and bed.

Temple Collapses in Cambodia, Killing 3 and Injuring 13

The deputy chief of Siem Reap Provincial Police, Pheung Chendareth, said workers were pouring cement for the ceiling of the temple when it suddenly collapsed, trapping the workers and two monks who were helping them.

Earthquake Shakes Thailand, Laos, Sways Bangkok High-Rises

The U.S. Geological Survey said the 6.1 magnitude quake was about 10 kilometers (6 miles) below the surface