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Thailand Displays Huge Haul of Smuggled Pangolin Scales

Almost three tonnes of scales are worth more than $800,000, officials estimate.

Islamic Defender’s Front chief led mass protests against Jakarta Gov. Basuki “Ahok” Tjahaja Purnama.

Bahrun Naim thought women-bombers could be useful to Islamic State cause, report says.

Officials worry that citizens who have joined Islamic State are attempting to come home.

Meanwhile, the visiting Annan Commission comments on the plight of the Rohingya.

Two in Malaysia planned to join IS in Syria, three in Indonesia linked to bomb blast, authorities say.

Activists challenged a new Tamil Nadu state law that circumvented a ban on Jallikattu.

Pakistan Arrests Alleged Architect of Mumbai Terror Attacks

Hafiz Saeed, whom the U.S. and India accuse of orchestrating the 2008 attacks in Mumbai, has been placed under house arrest.

Communal Harmony Marks Lunar New Year in Solo

Thousands attend Muslim memorial near Chinese New Year festivities in conservative Central Java city.

Ko Ni was outspoken critic of anti-Muslim attitudes.

Camps in Cox’s Bazar district can be hard for new arrivals.

Belizean, Moroccan joined IS-linked groups in Mindanao; Malaysia’s Sabah state being used as entry point.

Three Chinese nationals were killed, 22 were rescued and five are missing, officials said.

Triyono Utomo had attended 'top schools in Indonesia' and earned a master’s in Australia, officials said.

Isnilon Hapilon allegedly gave orders to new terror cell in Sabah, Malaysia.

Seafood is scarce and shoppers aren’t spending as much, vendors say.

Burin Intin faces 11 years in prison, but plans to seek a royal pardon.

A family of five sold their house to fund travels, police say.

Discussion follows reports that eastern Malaysian state of Sabah serves as hub for terror activities.

A team of JMB and HuJI militants established bases in northeast India, document states.

Clashes Erupt at Anti-Coal Protest in Dhaka

Demonstrators oppose coal-fired power plant under construction near the Sundarbans, a UNESCO world heritage site.

Song Zhiyu was imprisoned in China for speaking out for the Falun Gong movement.

New train service expected to draw 400,000 riders daily.

Ratings unveiled in Transparency International’s Corruption Perceptions Index 2016.

Desire for statehood, basic services puts Rohingya women and girls at risk of child marriage, polygamy.

“I bow to no one,” alleged Thai human-smuggling kingpin testifies.

A day when the nation showcases its military might.

IS recruiter lured them to Turkey to join Islamic State in Syria, investigators said.

Sommaly Thammavong says photo was taken during accidental meeting.

Contraband valued at millions of rupees is recovered from peddlers from across the Line of Control on Monday, police said.