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US says Thai military takeover more repressive, likely to last longer than last coup

WASHINGTON—Thailand’s recent military takeover is more repressive and likely to endure longer than the last military coup eight years ago, …

Obama praises tough fighting Australians as leader visits, but steers clear of climate change

WASHINGTON—President Barack Obama on Thursday praised ally Australia as a trusted military partner whose co-operation is providing the U.S. with …

US voices ‘serious concerns’ over proposed criminalization of interfaith marriage in Myanmar

WASHINGTON—The State Department has voiced serious concerns about proposals to criminalize interfaith marriage in Myanmar, while rights groups warned Thursday …

US urges calm after Thai PM ousted, will be wary of wading into its ally’s fraught politics

  WASHINGTON – Thailand is a long-standing U.S. ally and military partner, but Washington will be wary of wading into …

US criticizes India over intellectual property theft yet remains ambitious on expanding trade

  WASHINGTON – The U.S. criticized India’s failure to curb intellectual property theft but said Wednesday it wants to tackle …

Military engagement with Myanmar crucial for democratic reforms, says US nominee

WASHINGTON—The appointee to become the top U.S. defence official for Asia said Tuesday engagement with the Myanmar military is crucial …

US concerned China is gradually asserting control in disputed Asian waters

WASHINGTON—The U.S. voiced concern Wednesday that China is gradually asserting control in the disputed South China Sea on the basis …

US intel chief: Sense of destiny drives China’s aggressive pursuit of territorial claims

WASHINGTON—The chief of U.S. intelligence said Tuesday China’s aggressive pursuit of territorial claims in the seas of East Asia is …

US to press Sri Lanka on war crimes allegations at UN Human Rights Council

WASHINGTON—The United States says it will sponsor a resolution at the U.N. Human Rights Council that Sri Lanka is worried …

Japan envoy urges improved ties with China, as US intel warns of rising East Asia tensions

WASHINGTON—Japan’s ambassador called for improved relations with China on Wednesday as the top U.S. intelligence official warned that territorial disputes …
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