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Quake in China’s Tibet Kills 53 with Tremors Felt in Nepal, India

By Isabel KUA/AFP - A devastating earthquake in China's remote Tibet region killed at least 53 people and collapsed "many buildings" on 7 January, state media reported, with tremors also felt in neighbouring Nepal's capital Kathmandu and parts of India. Videos published by China's state broadcaster CCTV showed houses destroyed...

South Korean President’s Chief of Staff Resigns After Martial Law Lifted

By David Brennan and Meredith Deliso ABC News - Following the South Korean State Council's...

Eight Detained in Laos Over Tourist Deaths Linked to Methanol Poisoning at Vang Vieng Hostel

On 25 November, the Vang Vieng police arrested eight individuals allegedly linked to the...

Two Danish Tourists, One American Dead in Vang Vieng from Methanol Poisoning, Official Report Says

The Lao government confirmed the deaths from methanol poisoning of two Danish tourists and...

Melbourne Teenager Bianca Jones Dies After Laos Methanol Poisoning

ABC News - Melbourne teenager Bianca Jones has died in hospital in Thailand after...

Cuba Votes to Legalize Same-Sex Marriage

In a landmark vote, Cuban citizens have come out in favor of marriage and adoption by same-sex couples.  The family law that was approved by...

Myanmar Beauty Queen in Exile Gets Political Asylum

After being detained at Thailand's Suvarnabhumi Airport last Wednesday, for reportedly not having enough documents to enter the country, Myanmar model Thaw Nanda Aung,...

Drunk Driver Cause of That Luang Pileup

Police have confirmed that an accident in Vientiane Capital involving five motorbikes and two cars last Friday has been attributed to a drunk driver. Lt....

Police in Laos Provide Update on Phonethip Fraud Case

Police in Laos have provided an update on the case of fraudster Phonethip Xaypanya, known as Jie Thip, who was arrested in Thailand in...

Public Outcry Against New Anti-Trans Pageant Rule in Laos

A notice issued by the Lao People's Revolutionary Youth Union effectively banning transgender participants from beauty pageants has provoked a public backlash in Laos. The...

Laos Vice President Signs a Book of Condolences in Honor of Queen Elizabeth

The Vice President of Laos, Pany Yathotu, on behalf of the government, led a delegation of ministers to sign a book of condolences at...