Malaysia says Muslims resigned to "sorry state," calls for revival

KUALA LUMPUR -- Malaysia on Tuesday called on Islamic nations to take a more active and contributing role in....

Fire at nuclear reactor after Japan quake; no risk of radiation leak
TOKYO - Strong earthquake hits central of Japan on Monday morning, killing at least two and injuring many....

Laos frees eight Thai officials
NAN -- Laos released eight Thai officials yesterday who had been held in detention since crossing the border....

Born in the crossfire
Photographer Dai Kurokawa takes us through the rugged jungle not far from Thailand's western border where....

Opium-free Wa: A costly sacrifice
Nearly two years after the Wa region of northern Shan State was declared drug-free, opium cultivation has....

Village Chiefs protest at Rain Forest World Festival
SARAWAK, Malaysia -- Nine village chiefs from one of the last nomadic tribes in Malaysia showed up at the....
Indonesian court revokes colonial-era laws against free speech
JAKARTA -- The Indonesian Constitutional Court revoked Tuesday a controversial law used by former....
Communist rebels reject Philippines' ceasefire proposal
MANILA -- Communist rebel leaders on Tuesday rejected a ceasefire that was proposed by the Philippines'....
EU threatens to undermine Burma arms embargo: Amnesty
LONDON -- Six European Union countries -- Britain, Sweden, Italy, Germany, France and Belgium -- threaten to....

Sipping Siam
Cocktails featuring Thai ingredients are the latest trend at Bed Supperclub
Fiery fare
The jungle curries of Gaeng Paa Sri Yan will spice up your life on the cheap
Worth the wait
A leaner, surreal Bangkok International Film Festival finally reaches screens next week
Made in the shade
If you're looking to make a big difference in your garden, consider bringing home a tree