The semi-autonomous Chinese city is set to hold elections in 2017, but many fear Beijing will go back on its promise to allow a free vote.
President Thein Sein vowed to release all remaining political prisoners by the end of the year, but rights groups say many still remain unjustly behind bars.
Five prisoners were released Tuesday, December 31 as part of an amnesty announced by the Burmese government. President Thein Sein vowed to release all remaining political prisoners by the end of the year, but rights groups say many still remain unjustly behind bars.
Hun Sen is expected to make high-level visits and to sign trade agreements through 2015, as well as agreements on extradition, education, and security information exchange.
Defectors rescued by Christian missionaries mark Christmas celebration in South Korea by participating in church services, forming new relationships.
Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra dissolved parliament on December 9 and called the snap election to try to end mass street protests
Tens of thousands of anti-government protesters brought central Bangkok to a halt in campaign to force prime minister to resign, put a halt to national elections.
Treasury Department announces sanctions linked to accusations of involvement in banned arms dealings with North Korea.
Vietnam is fifth biggest jailer of journalists in the world, and second in Asia-Pacific region after China.
Retired U.S. basketball star Dennis Rodman is in North Korea for his third visit in recent months. The five-time National Basketball Association champion is expected to help train North Korea's national basketball team during his trip.
Burma’s transition to democracy has earned approval from the international community, including the US and the UK.
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