Phnom Penh court denies bail to fake treaty-related Senator
The Phnom Penh Appeal Court on September 17 refused bail to opposition Cambodia National Rescue Party (CNRP) Senator Hong Sok Hour who is being detained on charges of publishing the 1979 fake border treaty between Cambodia and Vietnam.
Croatia overwhelmed by flood of migrants, EU calls summit
Croatia threatened to close its border with Serbia on September 17 as migrants fled from overwhelmed police, trekked through fields and tried to steal into Slovenia by train in a desperate march westwards that is sowing discord and recrimination in Europe.
ASEAN intergovermental commission on human rights meets in Philippines
The ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR) started a two-day special meeting in the Philippines’ capital city of Manila on September 16.
Obama’s achievements during his 2nd term
(VOV) - The biggest challenge to the nuclear deal between Iran and P5+1 was overcome when President Barack Obama gained the support of Senate Democrats last week. The victory adds to Obama’s achievements during his 2nd presidential term.
Cuba's Raul Castro to address UN on Sept. 28
Cuba's President Raul Castro will address the UN General Assembly in New York on September 28, Havana confirmed on September 16, but there was no mention of another possible meeting with US President Barack Obama.
Colombia, Venezuela leaders to meet Sept. 21 over border dispute
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro said on September 16 that he will meet his Colombian counterpart, Juan Manuel Santos, next week in Ecuador to discuss a border dispute that has soured relations between the South American neighbors.
Malaysia: Rally supports government
Thousands of people participated in a red shirt rally in the Malaysian capital city of Kuala Lumpur on September 16 to show their support for the country’s government.
Thailand likely to shorten general election roadmap
Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-ocha announced on September 15 that he will curtail the general election procedure, which is traditionally scheduled over 20 months.
Hungary shuts EU border, taking migrant crisis into its own hands
Hungary's right-wing government shut the main land route for migrants into the European Union on September 15, taking matters into its own hands to halt Europe's influx of refugees.
US making plans for Syrian migrants: Homeland Security chief
The US Department of Homeland Security is developing a plan right now for taking in at least 10,000 Syrian refugees over the next year, within existing budget constraints, Secretary Jeh Johnson told Reuters on September 15.