Asia

Four Richest Indonesians Wealthier Than Poorest 100 Million

A report by Oxfam says Indonesia, with a population of more than 250 million, has the sixth-worst inequality in the world

Aide Says Obama Urged Trump to Press China on North Korea

In meetings with Obama administration before inauguration last month, President Trump is warned about threats from North Korea's nuclear and ballistic missile program, and urged to seek China's support and cooperation

Southeast Asia, China Move Toward Elusive Deal to Avoid Conflicts in Contested Sea

As Beijing befriends more of its neighbors, this year it may approve the precursor to a long-awaited maritime code of conduct with 10 Southeast Asian countries

Germany Returns More Rejected Asylum-seekers to Afghanistan

It was the third such flight since late last year, drawing protests from Amnesty International and left-wing opposition parties

Pakistan Army Launches Nationwide Anti-terror Operation

Offensive also targeting for first time most populous province of Punjab

Amnesty International: Rights Slipping in Southeast Asia

Annual report says civic groups in region “relentlessly threatened” amid rights set-backs over past year

American Panda Cub Bao Bao Arrives in China

Myanmar Rohingya Not Returning, Despite Halt in Crackdown

Most of the Rohingya who fled torture and rights abuses in recent months have sought refuge in Bangladesh

Indian PM Urges Farsighted, Balanced US View on Work Visas

Officials say stricter curbs on visas for foreign professionals will adversely impact country's technology industry

Khmer Rouge Cadre's War Crimes Charges Dismissed in Cambodia

The court found that Chaem did not fall under their jurisdiction because she was not a senior leader of the Khmer Rouge or one of the most responsible officials