Toppled Malaysian leader’s 1MDB trial delayed
Former Malaysian premier Najib Razak's trial over a massive financial scandal that contributed to his government's downfall was postponed Monday,…
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ASEAN IN FOCUS
Thai princess disqualified from list of candidates for PM
Thai Princess Ubolratana was on Monday formally disqualified for running for prime minister, ending her brief and ill-fated political union…
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Refugee footballer makes triumphant return to Australia
Refugee footballer Hakeem al-Araibi made a triumphant return to Australia Tuesday, ending a two month ordeal that saw him jailed…
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Malaysia’s toppled leader to go on trial over 1MDB scandal
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AFP) -- Malaysia's toppled leader Najib Razak will go on trial this week over an extraordinary…
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‘Don’t send me to Bahrain’: refugee footballer pleads in Bangkok
BANGKOK, Thailand (AFP) -- A refugee footballer fighting an extradition request pleaded for his freedom Monday, saying "please don't send…
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Bangladesh to sue Philippine bank over $81 million cyber heist
DHAKA, Bangladesh (AFP) -- Bangladesh will Wednesday file a lawsuit in New York against a Philippine bank over its involvement…
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EU hails peaceful conduct of Bangsamoro Organic Law plebiscite
The European Union Delegation issues the following statement in agreement with the EU Heads of Mission in the Philippines: The…
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Indonesia flood, landslide death toll rises to 26
MAKASSAR, Indonesia (AFP) -- The death toll from flash floods and landslides in Indonesia jumped to 26, a disaster agency…
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Malaysian royals to pick new king after historic abdication
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AFP) -- Malaysia's royal families will elect a king Thursday after the last monarch abdicated following his…
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China promises Cambodia $600m aid at PM visit
by Poornima WEERASEKARA Agence France Presse BEIJING, China (AFP) -- China has promised four billion yuan ($588 million) in aid…
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