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Thailand's army has increasingly turned to civilian volunteers to boost security in the troubled southern provinces. But rights activists fear arming ...
Four years ago a flood caused by Hurricane Katrina devastated much of New Orleans. Thousands of evacuees took up residence in other cities, most notab...
After months of massive government spending, some economies in Asia have emerged from recession. But officials and business experts say it is not yet ...
Gabon's interim leader is calling for calm as three leading candidates from Sunday's presidential vote are all claiming victory. Rose Francine Rogombe...
After heavy rains led to widespread flooding in the capital, Dakar, Senegal's Prime Minister has activated a national disaster-response plan to reliev...
Japan's prime minister is clearing the way for a new party, and a new leader, to set the nation's political agenda. The center-left opposition party t...