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‘No Country is More Afraid of Communism Than Indonesia’ 2016-06-14

Communist leader’s son is pessimistic about prospects for national reconciliation over mass killings 50 years ago.

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Bangladesh: 18 Face Building-Code Charges in Rana Plaza Collapse 2016-06-14

Court expects to consider homicide, corruption charges over disaster that killed 1,135.

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Malaysia: Artist Sentenced to 12 Years for Supporting IS 2016-06-14

Father of six planned to paint cruelty in Syria but joined militant group instead.

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Bangladesh: Nearly 8,200 Arrested in Nationwide Sweeps 2016-06-13

Close to 120 militants are taken in as part of anti-crime, anti-militant operation, police say.

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Philippines: Abu Sayyaf Beheads Second Canadian Citizen 2016-06-13

Execution occurs six days after militant group freed four Malaysian sailors.

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Asian Leaders Condemn Orlando Massacre 2016-06-13

Officials from South Asian and Southeast Asian countries send condolences over shooting at gay nightclub.

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Bangladesh Rounds Up More than 3,000 in Crackdown 2016-06-11

Among those arrested is suspect in killing of police official’s wife.

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Thailand: Police to Question Abbot of Tiger Temple 2016-06-10

The Buddhist temple considers suing the National Parks Department for seizing more than 100 tigers.

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Malaysia: Tougher Laws Not Enough to Combat Pedophilia, Doctors Say 2016-06-10

Preventive measures are, such as teaching parents skills for keeping their children safe, pediatricians say.

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Bangladesh: Hindu Man Killed As Police Launch Anti-Militant Operation 2016-06-10

Police arrest 1,000 suspected militants in first day of seven-day operation, according to local media.

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Malaysia’s Sungai Batu Among Oldest Southeast Asian Civilizations: Archaeologists 2016-06-10

The site dates back 2,000 years.

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India: Muslim Student at Hindu School Tops State Exams 2016-06-10

Sarfaraz Hussain scored a staggering 590 out of 600 on Assam state’s board exams.

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Indonesian Police Thwart Ramadan-time Terror Plot 2016-06-09

Three suspects in custody were planning attacks in Surabaya and other areas, police say.

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Thailand Celebrates Monarch's Platinum Jubilee 2016-06-09

King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX) ascended to the throne 70 years ago on June 9.

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Malaysia Jails Bangladeshi Man for Human Smuggling 2016-06-09

Individual is first person sentenced in Malaysia since the discovery of migrant graves last year.

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NGOs Call on Thailand to Better Protect Rohingya Refugees, Victims of Trafficking 2016-06-09

Six organizations promoting human rights hold forum to commemorate anniversary of Southeast Asian migration crisis.

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Indonesia Declines to Block Google, YouTube Amid Vice Concerns 2016-06-08

A Muslim intellectual requested that the sites be blocked over pornographic, violent content.

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3 Sentenced in Indonesia, 3 Charged in Malaysia, for Terror-Related Offenses 2016-06-08

An Indonesian is sentenced to four years, eight months for plots linked to Islamic State.

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India: Security Forces in Kashmir Ratchet Up Crackdown on Rebels 2016-06-08

Frustration, coupled with political instability, led to revival of militancy, experts say.

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Southern Philippines: Abu Sayyaf Frees Four Malaysian Hostages 2016-06-08

The four sailors were abducted from a tugboat in April.

Indonesia: Evictees Share Ramadan Feast
2016-06-08

The group of Jakarta residents was evicted from a slum area when the city demolished the red-light district.

Indian NGO Rescues Child Laborers
2016-06-07

One of 15 children rescued from alleged slave-like conditions in the New Delhi area shares his story with BenarNews.

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Thailand Free of Mother-to-Child HIV Transmission, Health Agencies Certify 2016-06-07

Nation has also rid itself of the threat of mothers infecting their children with syphilis.

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Bangladesh: Hindu Priest Killed in Suspected Militant Attack 2016-06-07

Hacking death follows killings of police officer’s wife and Christian shopkeeper on Sunday.

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Terrorism Threat a ‘Gathering Storm’ Over Southeast Asia, Conference Told 2016-06-06

Terrorists and weapons are moving across the region, defense ministers warn.

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NGOs Criticize Bangladesh over Free Speech Curbs, Climate of Fear 2016-06-06

Bangladeshi media outlets lack “discipline,” an official says.

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Translator for Uyghur Bombing Suspects Released from Jail: Police 2016-06-06

Authorities deny allegations that they beat the Uzbek national while holding him for drug possession.

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Region Observes Ramadan 2016-06-06

Muslims in South and Southeast Asia begin fasting during the Islamic holy month of Ramadan.

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Southeast Asian Muslims Begin Ramadan Fast 2016-06-06

Indian, Bangladeshi and Thai Muslims will start observing their fast on Tuesday.

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British Pedophile Sentenced for Abusing Malaysian Children 2016-06-06

Judge orders Richard Huckle to serve 22 concurrent life sentences.

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