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World Oct 28

26 missing, 2 killed after strong typhoon slams Vietnam

By Hau Dinh, Associated Press

Health Feb 02

Fears of new virus trigger anti-China sentiment worldwide

A scary new virus from China has spread around the world. So has rising anti-Chinese sentiment, calls for a full travel ban on Chinese visitors and indignities for Chinese and other Asians.

By Hyung-Jin Kim, Associated Press

World Nov 04

U.S. National Security advisor Robert O'Brien shakes hands with China's Premier Li Keqiang, during a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the 35th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit in Bangkok, Thailand November 4, 2019. Romeo Gacad/Pool via Reuters
Most Southeast Asian leaders skip meetings with Trump’s proxy

The U.S. sent recently appointed national security adviser Robert O'Brien to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations gathering in President Donald Trump's stead.

By Jim Gomez, Grant Peck, Associated Press

Arts Sep 05

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How Cambodia’s 1st all-male, gay dance company is preserving tradition

In 2015, artist Prumsodun Ok formed Cambodia’s first all-male and gay-identified Khmer dance company -- in his living room. Part of his mission was to support the revival of an art form all but destroyed by the reign of the…

Arts Aug 08

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Utkarsh Ambudkar’s brief but spectacular take on avoiding ethnic stereotypes

Actor and singer Utkarsh Ambudkar has appeared in the movie “Pitch Perfect” and television’s “The Mindy Project.” This fall, he’ll star on Broadway in Lin Manuel Miranda’s “Freestyle Love Supreme.” But despite these high-profile performances, Ambudkar, who is South Asian,…

Nov 26

Investors see untapped potential in Asia’s plastics problem

By Gretchen Frazee

Investors are starting to see opportunity in what they consider an overlooked sector: waste management in Southeast Asia.

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Aug 09

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.

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Apr 20

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How the AP uncovered secret slavery behind the seafood in your supermarket

By PBS NewsHour

An 18-month investigation into the use of slave labor in southeast Asia to bring seafood to American restaurants and supermarkets earned the Associated Press a Pulitzer Prize for Public Service. Since the report was made public, more than 2,000 slaves…

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Feb 16

Obama says he will name ‘indisputably’ qualified court nominee

By Darlene Superville and Kathleen Hennessey, Associated Press

President Barack Obama said Tuesday he would nominate a candidate to fill the vacancy on the Supreme Court who is "indisputably" qualified.

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Nov 17

In signal to China, Obama will give two ships to Philippine Navy

By Josh Lederman, Kathleen Hennessey, Associated Press

MANILA, Philippines — With a towering warship behind him, President Barack Obama announced Tuesday that the U.S. will hand over two ships to the Philippine Navy to boost its maritime security capabilities, in a bid to show the U.S. and…

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