http://www.mail.com/locations/316-southeast-asia.html Mail.com - the best personalized free web-based Email en en http://sec-s.uicdn.com/mail.com/2.28/img/mailcom_logo_rss.png http://www.mail.com/locations/316-southeast-asia.html http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/2110012-cambodian-film-pol-pot-rule-wins-cannes-prize.html CANNES, France (AP) — An autobiographical French-Cambodian film, "The Missing Picture," which explores the bloody history of Pol Pot's dictatorship in late 1970s Cambodia, has won the "Un Certain Regard" prize at the Cannes Film Festival. To rousing applause, director Rithy Panh collected the award at a ceremony Saturday night, expressing his gratitude to... Sat, 25 May 2013 19:55:21 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/2110012-cambodian-film-pol-pot-rule-wins-cannes-prize.html 2013-05-25T19:55:21Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/2109400-2-child-limit-muslims-parts-myanmar.html YANGON, Myanmar (AP) — Authorities in Myanmar's western Rakhine state have imposed a two-child limit for Muslim Rohingya families, a policy that does not apply to Buddhists in the area and comes amid accusations of ethnic cleansing in the aftermath of sectarian violence. Local officials said Saturday that the new measure would be applied to two Rakhine to... Sat, 25 May 2013 12:35:36 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/2109400-2-child-limit-muslims-parts-myanmar.html 2013-05-25T12:35:36Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/2107656-takei-cho-good-choice-latest-star-trek.html SINGAPORE (AP) — Portraying USS Enterprise helmsman Hikaru Sulu in the latest "Star Trek" movie comes with big shoes to fill, but the man who played the part in the TV series and six films has given his blessing to the actor currently playing the role. Even though George Takei — whose portrayal of Sulu made him a science fiction legend — said he had not y... Fri, 24 May 2013 11:36:16 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/2107656-takei-cho-good-choice-latest-star-trek.html 2013-05-24T11:36:16Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/2107484-foreign-preacher-takes-rare-turn-vietnam-stage.html HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — The 25,000 people at the soccer stadium and the millions more watching at home waited 90 minutes before the Australian evangelical preacher got to the message he had come to Communist-ruled Vietnam to deliver. "Do you know why I love God?" Nick Vujicic asked a young girl on stage who, like him, was born without arms and legs. "Becaus... Fri, 24 May 2013 09:15:39 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/2107484-foreign-preacher-takes-rare-turn-vietnam-stage.html 2013-05-24T09:15:39Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/2104760-brown-hounded-calling-manila-gates-hell.html MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Dan Brown's description of Manila as "the gates of hell" in the American novelist's latest book has not gone down well with officials in the Philippine capital. The book "Inferno," which is being sold in the Philippines, describes a visitor to the city who is taken aback by poverty, crime and prostitution. The chairman of metrop... Fri, 24 May 2013 03:15:51 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/2104760-brown-hounded-calling-manila-gates-hell.html 2013-05-24T03:15:51Z http://www.mail.com/business/finance/2104528-asia-stock-markets-edge-up-big-sell-off.html BANGKOK (AP) — Asian stock markets staged a mild recovery Friday, a day after being routed by unexpectedly weak Chinese manufacturing and fears the Federal Reserve will start withdrawing its monetary stimulus. Japan's Nikkei 225 index, which plummeted more than 7 percent Thursday, bounced back a sizeable 2.8 percent to 14,892.57. South Korea's Kospi gaine... Fri, 24 May 2013 02:57:39 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/finance/2104528-asia-stock-markets-edge-up-big-sell-off.html 2013-05-24T02:57:39Z http://www.mail.com/news/us/2104686-nixon-library-hosts-reunion-vietnam-pows.html YORBA LINDA, Calif. (AP) — U.S. Navy Lt. Commander Doug Burns was on a night reconnaissance mission searching for enemy trucks when he was shot down by anti-aircraft fire and taken prisoner during the Vietnam War. Burns broke three vertebrae when he ejected into a flooded rice paddy and spent the first weeks of his captivity strapped to a concrete pallet ... Thu, 23 May 2013 23:55:20 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/us/2104686-nixon-library-hosts-reunion-vietnam-pows.html 2013-05-23T23:55:20Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/2104554-malaysian-charged-with-sedition-3-arrested.html KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Malaysian authorities detained three anti-government figures, charged a student activist with sedition and seized hundreds of opposition newspapers Thursday, raising political tensions after recent national elections triggered claims of fraud. Opposition activists have staged numerous peaceful demonstrations since the May 5 g... Thu, 23 May 2013 13:12:54 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/2104554-malaysian-charged-with-sedition-3-arrested.html 2013-05-23T13:12:54Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2104684-oil-to-93-chinese-recovery-concerns.html The price of oil fell to near $93 a barrel on Thursday after a survey showed manufacturing activity in China falling to its lowest level in seven months, a sign that the recovery in the world's No. 2 economy is fading. By early afternoon in Europe, benchmark oil for July delivery was down 99 cents to $93.29 a barrel in electronic trading on the New York M... Thu, 23 May 2013 12:13:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2104684-oil-to-93-chinese-recovery-concerns.html 2013-05-23T12:13:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/2104876-us-family-leaves-singapore-frustrated-with-inquest.html SINGAPORE (AP) — The parents of an American software engineer found dead in his Singapore apartment last year have left the city-state before the end of a coroner's inquest. They say they have lost faith in the process and their lawyer says they will push for a U.S. congressional investigation. Rick and Mary Todd believe their son Shane Truman Todd was mu... Thu, 23 May 2013 10:27:52 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/2104876-us-family-leaves-singapore-frustrated-with-inquest.html 2013-05-23T10:27:52Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2104798-crane-accident-cuts-power-to-one-third-vietnam.html HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — One mistake by a clumsy crane operator caused a 10-hour blackout over about a third of Vietnam, exposing the fragility of the nation's power grid. State electricity company EVN said in a statement Thursday that the blackout occurred Wednesday after the crane operator knocked a tree down onto the main north-south high voltage power tr... Thu, 23 May 2013 08:48:04 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2104798-crane-accident-cuts-power-to-one-third-vietnam.html 2013-05-23T08:48:04Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/2104424-lawyer-malaysian-accused-rape-married-girl.html KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Prosecutors in Malaysia are pursuing rape charges against a 40-year-old man who allegedly had sex with a 13-year-old girl and then married her. Restaurant manager Riduan Masmud was charged with committing statutory rape in a parked car in Borneo in February, but the man has defended his actions by saying he since married the ... Thu, 23 May 2013 05:25:38 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/2104424-lawyer-malaysian-accused-rape-married-girl.html 2013-05-23T05:25:38Z http://www.mail.com/business/finance/2102360-asia-stocks-china-factory-output-slips.html BANGKOK (AP) — Asian stock markets fell Thursday, weighed down by a contraction in China's manufacturing that adds to signs a shaky recovery in the world's No. 2 economy is slowing. HSBC Corp. said its preliminary Purchasing Managers Index fell to a seven-month low of 49.6 in May from April's 50.4. Numbers below 50 indicate that activity is contracting. A... Thu, 23 May 2013 03:06:01 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/finance/2102360-asia-stocks-china-factory-output-slips.html 2013-05-23T03:06:01Z http://www.mail.com/business/finance/2101934-weak-yen-help-japan-headache.html TOKYO (AP) — A steady fall in the value of the yen is proving a godsend for exporters such as Toyota. The cheaper yen is making their products more affordable overseas. Japan's trading partners are generally pleased, too, even though the lower yen makes their exports relatively more expensive. As many see it, other nations — from China to Britain to the U... Wed, 22 May 2013 17:04:20 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/finance/2101934-weak-yen-help-japan-headache.html 2013-05-22T17:04:20Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2101914-oil-stays-96-crude-stocks-report-fed.html The price of oil was little changed above $96 a barrel Wednesday as investors waited confirmation of a rise in U.S. crude stocks and the Federal Reserve's latest views on the U.S. economy. By early afternoon in Europe, benchmark crude for July delivery was down 3 cents to $96.15 a barrel in electronic trading on the New York Mercantile Exchange. The June ... Wed, 22 May 2013 12:15:29 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2101914-oil-stays-96-crude-stocks-report-fed.html 2013-05-22T12:15:29Z http://www.mail.com/scitech/news/2102136-fishermen-pay-price-asias-volatile-sea-rifts.html MASINLOC, Philippines (AP) — Along the northwestern Philippine coast, poor children with claw hammers clamber aboard an abandoned fishing vessel to pry loose and steal rusty nails from its deck. It's become a familiar sight in villages where some fishermen have been forced to give up their livelihoods since China took control of their fishing haven last year. ... Wed, 22 May 2013 09:33:24 GMT http://www.mail.com/scitech/news/2102136-fishermen-pay-price-asias-volatile-sea-rifts.html 2013-05-22T09:33:24Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/2100320-key-senator-to-myanmar-sanctions-bill-lapse.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate GOP leader Mitch McConnell, easing up on his long-held tough stance on Myanmar, said Tuesday he planned to allow key sanctions legislation against the Southeast Asian nation to lapse because of the country's progress toward democracy. McConnell, R-Ky., made the announcement after meeting with Myanmar President Thein Sein, who is m... Tue, 21 May 2013 22:10:55 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/2100320-key-senator-to-myanmar-sanctions-bill-lapse.html 2013-05-21T22:10:55Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/2099458-myanmar-muslims-jailed-killing-buddhist-monk.html MEIKHTILA, Myanmar (AP) — A Myanmar court sentenced seven Muslims to prison Tuesday — one of them to a life term — in the killing of a Buddhist monk amid deadly sectarian violence that was overwhelmingly directed against minority Muslims but has not led to any criminal trials against members of the country's Buddhist majority. As the country tries to rebu... Tue, 21 May 2013 12:43:07 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/2099458-myanmar-muslims-jailed-killing-buddhist-monk.html 2013-05-21T12:43:07Z http://www.mail.com/scitech/news/2099814-thailand-urged-to-explore-edible-insect-market.html BANGKOK (AP) — Researchers say Thailand is showing the world how to respond to the global food crisis: by raising bugs for eating. The United Nations' Food and Agricultural Organization released a study and handbook Tuesday on what they call 'six-legged livestock' — edible bugs and worms that can help meet global food demand that is expected to grow 60 pe... Tue, 21 May 2013 12:22:39 GMT http://www.mail.com/scitech/news/2099814-thailand-urged-to-explore-edible-insect-market.html 2013-05-21T12:22:39Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2099436-oil-price-to-96-traders-wait-fed.html The price of oil fell to near $96 per barrel Tuesday as investors waited for the Federal Reserve's latest views on the U.S. economy. By early afternoon in Europe, benchmark crude for June delivery was down 60 cents to $96.11 a barrel in electronic trading on the New York Mercantile Exchange. The contract gained 69 cents to close at $96.71 on Monday. ... Tue, 21 May 2013 12:07:52 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2099436-oil-price-to-96-traders-wait-fed.html 2013-05-21T12:07:52Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2097192-asia-stocks-muted-ahead-fed-meeting.html BANGKOK (AP) — Asian stock markets struggled to post gains Tuesday as investors waited for the U.S. Federal Reserve to telegraph what it plans to do next with its economic stimulus program. The Fed is currently conducting the third round of massive bond purchases known as quantitative easing to help drive down interest rates and spur lending. But recently... Tue, 21 May 2013 03:07:16 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2097192-asia-stocks-muted-ahead-fed-meeting.html 2013-05-21T03:07:16Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2097430-obama-vows-us-support-myanmar-leader-visits.html WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama on Monday told Myanmar's president during a long-awaited White House meeting that he appreciates the Asian leader's efforts to lead the country on its sometimes difficult path to democracy and assured him of U.S. support. Obama spoke as he sat in the Oval Office with former general Thein Sein, who became the first ... Mon, 20 May 2013 23:49:07 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2097430-obama-vows-us-support-myanmar-leader-visits.html 2013-05-20T23:49:07Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/2098722-myanmar-leader-vows-justice-communal-violence.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Myanmar President Thein Sein says that all perpetrators of inter-communal violence in the country will be brought to justice. Thein Sein made the comments Monday in a speech at a university in Washington after meeting President Barack Obama. Myanmar has been roiled by unrest between Buddhists and minority Muslims over the past year that ... Mon, 20 May 2013 21:36:32 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/2098722-myanmar-leader-vows-justice-communal-violence.html 2013-05-20T21:36:32Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2097232-oil-price-falls-96-barrel.html BANGKOK (AP) — The price of oil fell Monday ahead of the release later this week of economic data from the U.S. and China, the world's two largest economies, and a speech by the Federal Reserve chief. Benchmark crude for June delivery was down 55 cents to $95.47 a barrel in electronic trading on the New York Mercantile Exchange. The contract rose 86 cents... Mon, 20 May 2013 10:38:18 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2097232-oil-price-falls-96-barrel.html 2013-05-20T10:38:18Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2094786-denmarks-hoyer-wins-presidency-badminton-body.html KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Former Olympics champion Poul-Erik Hoyer has pledged to improve the image of badminton after winning the presidency of the sport's world governing body. The Dane polled 145 votes Saturday to beat Justian Suhandinata of Indonesia by 25 votes, becoming the first European to lead the Badminton World Federation since 1993. Hoyer ... Sat, 18 May 2013 08:42:56 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2094786-denmarks-hoyer-wins-presidency-badminton-body.html 2013-05-18T08:42:56Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2092710-world-stocks-strong-weekend.html AMSTERDAM (AP) — World stock markets rose steadily on Friday after two key indicators suggested the U.S. economic expansion will continue. The Conference Board reported that its leading indicator index for the U.S. increased 0.6 percent in April, following a 0.2 decline in March, due to recovering housing and labor markets. "In general, the (index) points... Fri, 17 May 2013 16:41:18 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2092710-world-stocks-strong-weekend.html 2013-05-17T16:41:18Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2092432-oil-gains-to-96-investors-eye-us-economy.html The price of oil rose to near $96 a barrel on Friday ahead of the release of Conference Board's index of leading indicators for the U.S. economy. By early afternoon in Europe, benchmark oil for June delivery was up 45 cents to $95.61 a barrel in electronic trading on the New York Mercantile Exchange. The contract rose 86 cents on Thursday. The Conference ... Fri, 17 May 2013 11:42:15 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2092432-oil-gains-to-96-investors-eye-us-economy.html 2013-05-17T11:42:15Z http://www.mail.com/scitech/news/2089862-google-challenger-vietnam-redirecting-queries.html HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — A Russian-financed search engine seeking to challenge Google's dominance in Vietnam is redirecting queries for some politically sensitive terms to the American company's search engine, apparently as a way of avoiding government anger or legal liability for sending surfers to sites containing criticism of the ruling party. The move Th... Fri, 17 May 2013 03:32:17 GMT http://www.mail.com/scitech/news/2089862-google-challenger-vietnam-redirecting-queries.html 2013-05-17T03:32:17Z