South-east Asian leaders on Thursday urged Myanmar’s military to end violence and start a dialogue with opponents to resolve the crisis that has gripped the country. The leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) expressed their “deep concern”…
Indonesia president urges delay in law banning sex outside marriage (Guardian)
Indonesian President Joko Widodo on Friday called for a delay in passing a new law that would outlaw gay and pre-marital sex after the controversial plan sparked a public outcry. The proposed criminal code overhaul should get a closer look…
Vietnamese President Tran Dai Quang dead at 61 (Guardian)
Vietnam’s President Tran Dai Quang, a former police chief known as a tough politician and committed communist with little tolerance for dissent, died Friday at age 61 after a serious illness, state media reported. His death is not likely to…