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Trump meeting with Malaysian prime minister comes under scrutiny

By Julie Bykowicz, Eileen Ng, Associated Press

White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders said later Tuesday that she was "not aware" of the corruption accusation coming up during Trump's conversations with Najib.

Tillerson leaves Malaysia, wraps up Southeast Asia tour

By Associated Press

U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson wrapped up an overnight visit to Malaysia on Wednesday, ending a Southeast Asia tour aimed at signaling President Donald Trump's commitment to the region.

News Wrap: Bannon removed from National Security Council

By PBS News Hour

In our news wrap Wednesday, President Trump removed chief political strategist Steve Bannon from the National Security Council, whose appointment had drawn criticism. Also, the president said it's possible that former National Security Adviser Susan Rice may have committed a…

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Malaysia warns North Korea to cooperate with investigation

By Eileen Ng, Associated Press

Malaysian police said Saturday that they would issue an arrest warrant for a North Korean diplomat if he refuses to cooperate with the investigation into the deadly attack on North Korean ruler Kim Jong Un's exiled half brother.

After three years, hunt for missing Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 is suspended

By Joshua Barajas

After three years of searching for missing Malaysia Airlines Flight 370, the underwater search for the plane's wreckage has been suspended, transport officials announced Tuesday.

U.S. goes after more than $1 billion taken from Malaysian fund

By Eric Tucker, Associated Press

The United States government is seeking the forfeiture of more than $1 billion in assets that federal officials say were misappropriated from a Malaysian sovereign wealth fund.

Obama: ISIS 'cannot strike a mortal blow' against U.S.

By Josh Lederman, Associated Press

Trying to reassure a nation on edge, President Barack Obama said Sunday the Islamic State group "cannot strike a mortal blow" against the U.S., and he warned that overreacting to the Paris attacks would play into extremists' hands…

'They're just like our kids': Obama tries to put human face on refugee crisis

By Josh Lederman, Associated Press

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia -- Brushing off refugee worries at home, President Barack Obama crouched alongside migrant children on Saturday and declared they are the opposite of terrorists wreaking havoc from Paris to Mali.

'Unpolished' and unconventional: Meet the Malaysian pop star about to blow up U.S. charts

By Amanda Gomez

The artist, one of few Malaysian pop stars to cross over into the U.S. market, is preparing to release a new album this winter.

Photos: Singapore turns 50, celebrates evolution since independence

By Andrew Mach

The people of Singapore celebrated 50 years of independence on Sunday, haling its growth from a poor colonial port in a poverty-stricken region to a wealthy metropolis with unrivaled economic success.