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Asian nations form $80B emergency pool

A group of Asian nations have agreed to create a pool of at least US$80 billion (worth about euro52 billion) for addressing short-term liquidity difficulties.

Time.com: The UN Envoy Trying to Save Burma

Before Burma's military leaders will let up, Ibrahim Gambari must first persuade its neighbors to crack down

Commentary: I-Reports show how truth in Myanmar has high-tech ally

For most of the morning the other day, they locked down one of the two massive runways at busy Changi International Airport here. This was unusual.

Thailand drawn with bitter rivals

Three-times winners Thailand have been drawn with bitter rivals Myanmar and Malaysia in the group stages of next year's ASEAN Football Championships, while co-hosts Singapore will meet Vietnam and Indonesia.

Text of trilateral statement

Following is the full text of the joint statement issued by Australia, Japan and the United States following a trilateral "strategic dialogue" in Sydney on Saturday.

Aceh: Peace welcomed, fears remain

World leaders have welcomed the historic peace deal struck Monday between the Indonesian government and separatist rebels in Aceh province, but fears remain the pact may prove short-lived.

India accepted to East Asia summit

Australia's participation at a key regional trade, economic and security summit in Asia remains in doubt, according to Malaysian Foreign Minister Syed Hamid Albar.

Myanmar 'used chemicals' on rebels

Military forces in Myanmar have been accused by an international rights group of using chemical weapons on rebel fighters.

3-minute silence for dead, missing

Much of Europe fell silent for three minutes on Wednesday as busy rail stations, stock exchanges, offices and shops paused to mourn the victims of the Indian Ocean tsunami disaster.

Powell, U.S. team arrive in Thailand

A U.S. delegation led by Secretary of State Colin Powell arrived Monday in Bangkok, Thailand, on the first stop of a tour to the tsunami-devastated regions of southern Asia.

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