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BBC, Al-Jazeera decry alleged Malaysia censorship

Broadcasters BBC and Al-Jazeera have asked Malaysia’s satellite provider to clarify reports it censored their coverage of a mass rally for electoral reform. Tens...

Bin Laden worried about ‘unnecessary’ Muslim deaths

Osama bin Laden was deeply worried about “unnecessary” Muslim casualties from Al-Qaeda attacks and urged his network to protect civilians, according to...

Bangladesh teacher ‘burns’ legs of girl pupils

Police in Bangladesh are looking for a teacher from a Muslim religious school who allegedly placed burning hot iron rods on the legs of her students for failing to offer...

Tunisian TV chief fined for airing ‘Persepolis’

AFP – A Tunisian court on Thursday slapped a small fine on the owner of the private Nessma television station for undermining morality and public order by...

India has hardened its stand on Siachen: Kayani

Islamabad: Pakistan’s powerful Army Chief Gen Ashfaq Parvez Kayani on Thursday contended that India had hardened its position on the Siachen issue, especially...

Myanmar begins new era as Suu Kyi joins parliament

Aung San Suu Kyi completed her historic journey from political prisoner to parliamentarian Wednesday, assuming public office for the first time in a risky new strategy...

UN threatens Sudan, South Sudan with sanctions

AP – The UN Security Council on Wednesday unanimously passed a resolution giving Sudan and South Sudan 48 hours to halt hostilities or face potential sanctions...

Thailand warns of ‘threats’ by alleged Karen drug lord

Thailand has warned the population of a border area with Myanmar after “threats” by the leader of a Burmese ethnic rebel group who was recently included in a...

Malaysia rally fallout could delay polls: analysts

Recent police clashes with election-reform protesters in Malaysia have dented premier Najib Razak’s reform credentials and may force him to push back elections,...

Taiwan sets up airborne unit for Spratlys

Taiwan’s defence ministry said Wednesday that it has formed a special airborne unit capable of scrambling to the contested Spratly islands in just hours, as...