The World in Action

south-east asia The US president is visiting Thailand, Burma and Cambodia. Here are 3 things he must talk about [more] Obama’s magical mystery tour
A race to reform? Or a race to profit? Why we should be cautious about the big Burma gold rush ...	Is this the end of decades of violence? Islamic separatists and the Philippine government cut a deal to end 40 years of war ...
Towns erupt in violence State of emergency threatens to undo democratic reforms ...	Seafood served by slaves Forced labour catches and cleans world's fish dinners ...
A weekend rumble in Malaysia Democracy reformers vow to defy protest ban in push for free and fair elections ...	Sanctions lifted – 'gold rush' on Race for Burma's riches gears up as the EU eases trade embargo. Is it premature? ...