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'Freedom!': Scotland Considers Independence Vote

Edinburgh. Supporters of independence for Scotland will launch on Friday what they say is the biggest grassroots campaign in Scottish history, a move that could result in the demise of a 305-year-old union with England and the breakup of Britain. 8:16am May 25, 2012

Singapore Blogger Xiaxue Fights Back Against Facebook Abuse

Men who this week called popular blogger Xiaxue a “stupid bimbo” and a “whore” online are getting a taste of their own medicine. 4:51pm May 25, 2012

From Planes to Cars, Singaporean Keeps Her Education Moving Forward

Tinkering with aircraft wasn’t enough for one Republic of Singapore Air Force senior technician; she is now studying Mechanical Engineering at the National University of Singapore (NUS). 4:01pm May 25, 2012

Philippines ‘Lacks Sincerity’ in Sea Dispute: China

China accused the Philippines Thursday of not being sincere in seeking a peaceful end to a standoff over disputed waters, ramping up the rhetoric one day after confirming the deployment of more ships. 5:41pm May 24, 2012

Fresh Court Challenge to Australian Refugee Policy

Sydney. Australia’s mandatory detention of boat people is to come under fresh legal scrutiny with a refugee advocate on Thursday unveiling a High Court challenge to government security checks of detainees. 8:47pm May 24, 2012

Obama Officials Press Senate to Ratify Sea Treaty

Washington. Washington’s failure to ratify the Law of the Sea Convention puts the US military at increasing risk of confrontation with rising powers like China, US officials said on Wednesday as the Obama administration began a new push to join the 30-year-old treaty. 4:14pm May 24, 2012

Amnesty Accuses Burmese Military of Crimes Against Humanity

Suu Kyi to Make Landmark Foreign Trip Next Week

Asians Lead US in College Degrees: Census

Land Conflicts Stunt Vietnam Urban Planning Dreams

Tall Ships Lead the Way in New York’s Fleet Week

More Thais Now Openly Discussing Lese Majeste Law

Singapore Cabby Jailed for Molesting Indonesian Maid

Obama, Bush Testimony Sought in 9/11 Case at Gitmo

Syrian Rebel Chief Formally Resigns: Statement

From left, Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, Secretary of Defense Secretary Leon Panetta, testify on Capitol Hill in Washington Wednesday, May 23, 2012, before the Senate For...
Virtual models are displayed on a screen during the show by Blue Manat the Fashion Rio Summer 2012 on Tuesday in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (AFP Photo/Antonio Scorza)
A man casts his vote at a polling station in Cairo on Wednesday. Egyptians began voting freely on Wednesday for the first time to pick their president in a wide open election that pits Islamists against men who served under depose...
Several thousands of people gather in downtown Montreal on Tuesday to protest against the 'bludegon law' voted to suppress the student movement against tuition hikes and severely limit the freedom of demonstration. (AFP Photo/Samu...
Indian firemen spray water to douse a major fire which broke out at the Punjab National Bank office in New Delhi on Wednesday. No casualties were reported. (AFP Photo/Manan Vatsyayana)
A handout image released by the Syrian opposition's Shaam News Network on Wednesday, shows destruction in Homs on Tuesday. (AFP Photo/Handout/Shaam News Network)
A pilgrim makes her way to the shrine of El Rocio on a horse on Tuesday, during the annual El Rocio pilgrimage, in Sevilla, Spain. The pilgrimage to Almonte which houses the Virgin del Rocio is the largest in Spain with hundreds o...
SE ASIA

Malaysian Authorities Seize Copies of Irshad Manji’s Book

Kuala Lumpur. Malaysia’s Islamic authorities have seized copies of the book by Canadian author Irshad Manji as its content was deemed contrary to Islamic teachings, a senior official said on Thursday. 6:23pm May 24, 2012

Amnesty Accuses Burmese Military of Crimes Against Humanity

Suu Kyi to Make Landmark Foreign Trip Next Week

More Thais Now Openly Discussing Lese Majeste Law

ASIA PACIFIC

Asians Lead US in College Degrees: Census

Washington. Asians are the most highly educated group of Americans, with more than half with a bachelor’s degrees or higher, the Census Bureau reported on Thursday. 4:04pm May 24, 2012

Philippines Says China Sending More Ships to Shoal

Asia’s Largest Gaming Expo Opens in Macau

Pictures Show North Korea Rocket Launch Upgrade

WORLD

Tall Ships Lead the Way in New York’s Fleet Week

A flotilla of tall ships from around the world sailed on Wednesday into New York Harbor, kicking off annual Fleet Week celebrations and marking the bicentennial of the War of 1812. 3:20pm May 24, 2012

Obama, Bush Testimony Sought in 9/11 Case at Gitmo

Syrian Rebel Chief Formally Resigns: Statement

Indian State OKs Shooting Tiger Poachers on Sight

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