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Thai Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-o-cha (left), speaks to Myanmar President Win Myin, as Myanmar first lady Cho Cho (third from left), talks to Prayuth’s wife, Naraporn Chan-o-cha, at the Government House in Bangkok, June 14, 2018.

Thailand Proposes New Fund for Southeast Asian Sub-Region

The fund would help Thailand, Myanmar, Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia become more self-sufficient, officials say.

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Philippine Justice Department Defies Order to Expel Australian Nun

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Thailand Hands Over Suspected Dark Web Operative to US

Roger Thomas Clark was key figure in Silk Road, an online black market, U.S. says.
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UN Calls for Probe of Rights Violations in Kashmir

Civilian deaths and abuses took place on both sides of disputed Himalayan region, U.N. human rights chief says.
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Fugitive Malaysian Financier Offers Deal to Avoid Prosecution in 1MDB Probe: Reports

Jho Low says he will drop claim to $1 billion tied to development fund, the Wall Street Journal reported.
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Malaysian IS Fighters, Families in Syria Want to Return Home: Police Adviser

Government would require strict rehabilitation for those who leave battle zone.
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Thailand Issues Arrest Warrant for London-based Facebook User

Free speech is under attack in Southeast Asia, rights activists say in Bangkok.
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US Concerned as Body Count Mounts in Bangladesh’s Anti-Drug War

State department seeks transparent probe into “credible reports of extrajudicial killings.”
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5 Suspected Militants Killed in Fresh Airstrikes in Southern Philippines: Military

Military says troops are targeting remaining members of groups that fought in Marawi.
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Thai Education Ministry Bars Hijab at Buddhist School in Deep South

Security expert says the decision may inflame tensions in the restive region.
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Bangladeshi Bus Drivers Stuck in Gridlock of Transport Woes

Much-maligned public transport drivers work long hours for low pay and without contracts.
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Philippine Leader Escalates Verbal Attack on Catholic Church

President Rodrigo Duterte threatens to expose alleged intelligence information about a slain priest.
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Myanmar to Repatriate Rohingya Boat People, Return 12 to Bangladesh

The refugees will be sent back to their former places of residence in Rakhine state after verification.
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Indonesian Ministry Vows to Rehabilitate Orphans of Terror Suspects

Government seeks to erase radical ideology taught to seven children.
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Philippines Rejects Calls for Chinese Accountability over Damage to Disputed Reef

Presidential spokesman says such action would reverse diplomatic gains.

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