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• U.S., Russia refuse to sign cluster-bomb ban
Norway, which began the drive to ban cluster bombs 18 months ago, was to be first to sign, followed by Laos and Lebanon, both hard-hit by the weapons. Organizers said 88 countries were expected to sign on Wednesday and around 100 out of the world's ...
• Bill Clinton urges Asians to give more
Organizers said the Clinton conference has resulted in pledges worth $185 million, including: $15 million from the World Food Program to feed families in Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar and East Timor; and $7 million from The Lifeline ...
• Thailand, air/15 nights, from $1,795
You'll also have time to explore on your own or join an optional excursion across the border to Myanmar and Laos ($80 per person). Next on the itinerary is Chiang Mai, northern Thailand's cultural epicenter, surrounded by 13th-century walls and home ...
• Thailand insists it is ready to host ASEAN summit
They have occupied the prime minister's office since August, vowing to stay put until Somchai and his government step down. Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos voiced fears Thursday that Thailand may not be able to host the annual summit of the Association of ...
• Q&A: What you need to know about Myanmar
Myanmar is located in Southeast Asia, bordering the Andaman Sea and the Bay of Bengal. Bangladesh and India border Myanmar to the west, China to the northeast, and Laos and Thailand to the east. It is around 421,000 square miles, or slightly smaller ...