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In Indonesia, Thousands Gather in Solidarity for Ahok
2017-05-10

Candlelight vigils take place in Jakarta and other cities for jailed Christian-Chinese leader.

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Thai Negotiator: Big C Bombing Will Not Disrupt Deep South Peace Talks 2017-05-10

Barisan Revolusi Nasional rebels carried out attack, BRN sympathizer tells BenarNews.

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Philippine Lawmakers to Tackle Duterte Impeachment Complaint Next Week 2017-05-10

Case inches forward in Congress dominated by Filipino leader’s allies.

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Commentary: Islamic State Moves North, Threatens Philippine Capital 2017-05-10

Militant group claims responsibility for attacks in the Philippine capital that killed two, injured 19.

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India: West Bengal Grapples with Violence Tied to ‘Sand Mafia,’ Local Politics 2017-05-10

At least 10 people have been killed in less than a month in violence blamed on political feud.

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Philippine Troops on Heightened Alert Following US Warning 2017-05-10

President Duterte orders security forces to shoot extremist militants “on sight.”

Ahok Guilty Verdict Provokes Strong Emotions in Jakarta
2017-05-09

Ahok supporters weep but angry protesters call sentence lenient

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56 Hurt in Twin Bombings in Thailand’s Deep South 2017-05-09

Officials say it’s too early to identify perpetrators.

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Drone Strike Killed IS Militant Wanndy, Malaysia Confirms 2017-05-09

Malaysia has no plans to bring his remains home, deputy prime minister says.

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20 Militants Killed in Southern Philippine Offensive: Military 2017-05-09

Militants belonged to a splinter group of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front, official says.

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Court Convicts, Sentences Jakarta Governor to 2 Years on Blasphemy Charge 2017-05-09

Gov. Basuki “Ahok” Tjahaja Purnama is sent to jail after sentence handed down.

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Indonesia: Govt Plan to Disband Hardline Islamic Group Worries Activists 2017-05-08

Security minister announces effort to begin process of shutting down Hizbut Tahrir Indonesia.

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Bangladesh Rejects Greenpeace Study on Power-Plant Project 2017-05-08

Rampal plant will cause 150 premature deaths yearly over its 40-year life, environmental group says.

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Philippines, US Launch First Joint Military Drills Under Duterte 2017-05-08

Scaled-down exercises focus on disaster relief and counterterrorism.

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Malaysian IS Fighter Wanndy Killed in Syria: Police Chief 2017-05-08

Khalid Abu Bakar confirms militant’s April 29 death in postings on Facebook, Twitter.

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Philippines: Twin Bombings That Killed 2 Not Terror Attacks 2017-05-08

Suspect in police custody faces multiple frustrated murder charges.

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2 Suspected Militants Killed in Police Raid in Southwestern Bangladesh 2017-05-07

Police arrested landlord, two others on charges related to sponsoring militants.

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Malaysia Arrests Third Turkish National Over Security Concerns 2017-05-05

Police arrest academic who had refugee status from the United Nations.

Songs and Threats at Anti-Ahok Rally
2017-05-05

Tension briefly flares as Muslim rally-goers threaten Christian security guard.

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Bomb Triggered from Malaysian Side of Border Hurts 6 Thai Cops: Officials 2017-05-05

The attack took place along the Golok River that forms part of the Thai-Malaysia border.

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Malaysia: New Social Media Guideline Silences Free Speech, Critics Say 2017-05-05

Administrators of WhatsApp, other messaging platforms call list of do’s and don’ts unnecessary.

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Philippines Protests UN Official’s Private Visit to Manila 2017-05-05

Manila’s deadly war-on-drugs approach does not work, special envoy says.

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India's Top Court Upholds Death Penalties for Delhi Gang-Rape Convicts 2017-05-05

Victim’s elated family lauds verdict by Supreme Court.

China's Mekong Expansion Plans Worry Thais, Laotians
2017-05-05

China wants to dynamite a section of the great river where it runs between Thailand and Laos.

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US Wants Southeast Asia to Push Tougher Sanctions on N Korea 2017-05-04

Washington calls on ASEAN members to adhere to sanctions.

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2 Turks Arrested in Malaysia Have Islamic State Links: Deputy PM 2017-05-04

Arrests were made without any request from the Turkish government, authorities say.

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Pressured by Thai Authorities, Bangkok Press Club Cancels Talk on Missing Plaque 2017-05-04

A bronze plaque memorializing the beginnings of Thai democracy has been mysteriously replaced.

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Philippines: Duterte, Xi in Telephone Diplomacy as Bilateral Ties Warm Up 2017-05-04

Duterte says Donald Trump asked him to call Chinese president to talk about Korean Peninsula.

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Second Wife of Indonesian Militant Gets 2-Year Sentence 2017-05-04

Meanwhile, a Santoso follower found guilty in three murders gets 10-year sentence.

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Mother, Children Among 8 Killed in Drug-Related Violence in Philippines 2017-05-04

Police, backed by soldiers, clash with suspected drug lord in southern province.

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