18 die in Indonesia boat sinking (UPI)
TERNATE, Indonesia, Sept. 24 (UPI) — Authorities raised the death toll to 18 Thursday in the sinking of a long boat off Indonesia earlier this week.
Indonesia worried about Balibo inquiry (Brisbane Times)
Indonesia’s ambassador has asked the Australian Federal Police to explain why they are investigating the killings of five Australian-based journalists at Balibo 34 years ago.
Noordin wives blocked from giving him Indonesian burial: lawyer (AFP via Yahoo! News)
Two Indonesian wives of slain militant leader Noordin Mohammed Top have been blocked by police in their bid to bury his body on Indonesian soil, their lawyer said Thursday.
Robson agrees to coach Thailand – Thai FA chief (Reuters via Yahoo! Sports)
Former England captain Bryan Robson agreed on Wednesday to become coach of Thailand’s national team in his first foray into international soccer management, the Thai FA chief told reporters.
Cambodia condemns sentencing of its nationals by Thai court (EARTHtimes.org)
Phnom Penh – Cambodia plans to appeal a case in which lengthy sentences were handed down by a Thai court to a group of its nationals after they were convicted of logging and entering Thailand illegally, local media reported Thursday. The 16 men who a…
Thai leader says US moving toward engaging Myanmar (Thailandnews.net)
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Robson agrees to coach Thailand – Thai FA chief (Vietnews Online)
Former England captain Bryan Robson agreed on Wednesday to become coach of Thailand’s national team in his first foray into international football management, the Thai FA chief told reporters
Singapore welcomes change in position on Myanmar by U.S., Europe (People’s Daily)
Singapore Foreign Minister George Yeo has welcomed the shift in position by the United States and Europe, the decision to engage Myanmar while keeping sanctions in place for the time being. According to a statement by Singapore’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Thursday, Yeo said that this would enable the United States and Europe to have more influence in the political evolution of the country …
Thai leader says US moving toward engaging Myanmar (AP via Yahoo! News)
Thai Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva said Tuesday that the United States and Europe appeared to be moving toward engaging Myanmar rather than a policy of sanctions only as a means of encouraging political change in the military-run country.
Big baby boy weighs in at 19-pounds at birth in North Sumatra, Indonesia (New York Daily News)
A woman in Indonesia has given birth to a 19-pound baby boy, the heaviest birth ever recorded in the country.
Vietnam, other nations look to U.S.-style community colleges (USA Today)
Developing countries are tapping into U.S. community college expertise as they diversify their higher education systems.
Thai leader says US moving toward engaging Myanmar (Thailandnews.net)
Thai Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva said Tuesday that the United States and Europe appeared to be moving toward engaging Myanmar rather than a policy of sanctions only as a means of encouraging poli…
19-Pound Baby Born to Indonesian Woman (FOX Springfield)
An Indonesian woman has given birth to a 19-pound baby, the heaviest recorded in the country. According to AFP, the baby boy born via Caesarian section on Monday measured 24.4 inches.
Cambodia condemns sentencing of its nationals by Thai court (Thailandnews.net)
Phnom Penh – Cambodia plans to appeal a case in which lengthy sentences were handed down by a Thai court to a group of its nationals after they were convicted of logging and entering Thailand illegall…
