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Former U.K. Ambassador Vicky Bowman Sentenced to Prison in Myanmar for Address Mismatch
SINGAPORE—A court in junta-controlled Myanmar sentenced a former British ambassador and her husband to one year…
Thailand’s Prime Minister Suspended While Court Decides on Term Limit
Thailand’s prime minister, Prayuth Chan-ocha, has been suspended from duty by the country’s constitutional court as…
Afghan Capital Sees Multiple Casualties From Explosion at Mosque
KABUL—A large explosion in the Afghan capital on Wednesday killed or injured at least 27 people,…
The Dangerous Mission to Sneak Sacks of Cash in Western Aid Into Myanmar
MAE SOT, Thailand—A few times each month, Saw Khu wakes before dawn and sets out on…
Russia Reaffirms Support for Myanmar’s Junta After Execution of Activists
SINGAPORE—Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov visited Myanmar for talks on Wednesday, the latest demonstration of the…
Myanmar hangs four men, including two prominent democracy activists
Myanmar executed four prisoners, including two well-known democracy activists, as the country’s military junta continued its…
Boris Johnson holds on to role of prime minister as more UK MPs leave government
London—British Prime Minister boris johnson Downing Street clinging to power on Wednesday evening, refusing to step…