Korea
North Korea suspends foreign tours less than a month after resumption
Some speculate concerns over the potential for uncontrolled information influx and leaks was behind the decision.
Myanmar
Myanmar’s military recaptures camps from rebels in Shan state
The ethnic TNLA had controlled the camps since taking them in a major offensive last year.
Tibet
China doubles estimate for people affected in Tibet quake to 120,000
Rights groups worry that corruption could hamper rebuilding effort.
China
China’s crackdown on dissent: over 1,500 convicted in six years, report finds
A new report shows the extent of Beijing’s arbitrary detentions, with severe sentences for prisoners of conscience.
Asia
South Korean jets drop bombs by mistake, at least 15 hurt
The military said pilot error led to the bombs being dropped on a civilian area in an exercise with the US.
Myanmar
Myanmar sends first workers to Russia; junta chief to Belarus
Junta chief also discussed cooperation in all areas of defense, media reported.
Korea
North Korea to have first early warning aircraft, satellite image shows
The plane is expected to help Pyongyang detect South Korean, US aircraft, ships and missiles.
Vietnam
Vietnamese monk heads to Malaysia after Myanmar proves an insurmountable obstacle
Problems for the pilgrimage have included expiring visas, war in Myanmar and bickering among followers.
Cambodia
Mother of Cambodian teen found dead says she was working to pay family debts
She says her ‘fabulous daughter’ never missed sending money home every month from Sihanoukville or Phnom Penh.
Myanmar
Myanmar childhoods upended by civil war
Kids are being forced to grow up too fast, uprooted from their homes and living in fear of airstrikes and clashes.
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