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Journalists charged by Thai navy

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By Thanyarat Doksone Associated Press PHUKET, Thailand (AP) — Testimony began July 14 in a criminal defamation lawsuit filed by Thailand’s navy against a small news website over a report […]

Two women to vie in Taiwan presidential election

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By Ralph Jennings Associated Press TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwan’s top two political parties have each nominated a woman for president in 2016, a historic first signaling acceptance of female […]

As habitats vanish, migratory birds flock to N. Korea shores

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By Eric Talmadge Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — To the untrained eye, it’s just a lot of birds on an otherwise deserted stretch of muddy, flat coastline. But for ornithologists, […]

Pacquiao seeks mercy for Filipino on death row

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By Oliver Teves Associated Press MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Boxing icon Manny Pacquiao prayed with a Filipino woman on death row in Indonesia and promised to appeal for clemency in […]

Chinese counterfeiter finds a comfortable life in California

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By Erika Kinetz and Elliot Spagat Associated Press SHANGHAI (AP) — The Chinese woman has a history of selling counterfeit luxury goods. She has been sued in the U.S. by […]

Malaysian leader faces risk of criminal charges over fund

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By Eileen Ng Associated Press KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak is facing the risk of criminal charges over allegations that hundreds of millions of dollars […]

Myanmar’s parliament blocks changes to constitution

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By Aye Aye Win Associated Press YANGON, Myanmar (AP) — Myanmar’s parliament voted against several constitutional amendments June 25, ensuring that the military’s veto power remains intact and that opposition […]