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On March 10, the total number of U.S. soldier deaths stood at 4,256 who died since the Iraq war began the same month six years ago according to an Associated Press count.

A United Nations investigator urged U.S. allies from Britain to Pakistan on Tuesday to fully investigate whether they helped in secret renditions that led to the illegal torture or disappearance of terror suspects.

Extremist groups in Southeast Asia are increasingly using the internet and social networking to radicalize the youth of the region, said a new security report released Friday.

thing can make a traveler feel more clueless than mispronouncing the name of a local destination, but it's easily done.

European and Southeast Asian leaders on Sunday rejected protectionism to safeguard their national interests against a global financial crisis, spelling out their blocs' commitments to coordinate policies.

Southeast Asian leaders said on Sunday they would coordinate policies and take joint actions to deal with a worsening global financial crisis battering their export-dependent economies.

Southeast Asian leaders called on Sunday for coordinated policies and joint actions at the regional level to deal with a worsening global financial crisis that is battering their export-dependent economies, but did not spell out any specific actions the group would take.

Leaders of Southeast Asian nations have agreed to ease monetary policy and resist protectionism as they fight the financial crisis that is hurting their export-dependent economies, a draft statement showed.

Thousands of protesters marched on Thailand's seat of government on Tuesday to demand that Thai Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva step down, adding to his troubles as the economy slides into recession.

GENEVA - Mobile telephones are seen as a basic necessity around the world and should enjoy persistent strong demand throughout an economic downturn, a United Nations agency said in a report published on Monday. With or without a recession, millions of people in India, China, Nigeria, and other emerging markets will seek out mobile phones, according to the International Telecommunication ...

GENEVA - Mobile telephones are seen as a basic necessity around the world and should enjoy persistent strong demand throughout an economic downturn, a United Nations agency said in a report published on Monday. With or without a recession, millions of people in India, China, Nigeria, and other emerging markets will seek out mobile phones, according to the International Telecommunication ...

Angelina Jolie traded the glitz and glamour of the movie awards season for a visit to Thailand and urged the Thai government to respect the human rights of Myanmar's Rohinyga boat people , a U.N. spokesman said Friday.

Thailand is one of Asia’s most amazing destinations, home to diverse landscapes, welcoming and friendly people, history, tradition, and the world’s most delectable cuisine!

As the plane lifted off in the direction of Bangkok, I was in a fine snarly mood. I'd wreally wanted to wrave about W, now despite the flashy design I was inclined to whine.

Since Hong Kong is a mere hour-long boat ride away, we couldn't visit Macau without stopping into China's other nearby autonomous territory; those in a rush can grab a copter – and be there in twelve minutes.

Macau (top left) is quickly shooting up as the world's fastest-growing tourist destination. Pictured: Macau's Galaxy Starworld Hotel. Hong Kong (top right) is a surreally highrise and dreamlike city. This view looking down from Hong Kong Island's highest hotel, the Island Shangri-La. Photos: Steve WarnerAs I peered down at the glimmering city of Bangkok below -- the

As Macworld comes to a close this week, and the keynote ended unceremoniously on Tuesday, those who eagerly awaited an iPhone nano can still get their hands on one -- just not from Apple.

Hutchison Telecommunications International Ltd. Announced Thursday it has sealed a deal with Apple Inc. to offer the popular iPhone in Hong Kong and Macau later this year.

Shares of Manpower Inc., the global employment services company, soared Friday after the company reported that its first-quarter profit increased 27 percent, citing growth in the firm's overseas...

India's leading IT service provider Wipro's chairman Azim Premji and biotechnology major Biocon's chairperson Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw are among the forty-eight Asians to feature in Forbes magazine's list of Asia's top philanthropists.

YouTube and MySpace in Indonesia were blocked on Tuesday after the Indonesian government ordered Internet companies in the country to stop people from watching an anti-Islam film by a Dutch lawmaker.