Vorayudh Yoovidhya, a grandson of late Red Bull founder Chaleo Yoovidhaya, is accused of killing a policeman with his Ferrari in a 2012 hit-and-run incident. Pic: AP.

Thailand's Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha. Pic: AP.

The Chinese vessel that was seized in Vietnam. Image via The Thanh Nien.

A protester being escorted by an official during the media protest in Maldives on Sunday. Image via Twitter.

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A Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency speedboat patrols while a Royal Malaysian Navy helicopter flies over the waters in Malaysia. Pic: AP

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Indian Hindu widows throw colored powder during Holi celebrations at the Gopinath temple, 180 kilometres (112 miles) south-east of New Delhi. A few years ago this joyful celebration was forbidden for Hindu widows. Pic: AP

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Ethnic Kachin activist Patrick Kum Ja Lee speaks to journalists outside insein prison in Yangon, Burma. Pic: AP.

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Japanese whaling ship Nisshin Maru, right, hauls a newly caught minke whale up its slipway, accompanied by Japanese harpoon ship Yushin Maru, the Antarctic. Pic: AP.

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Obama urged to pressure Japan to end whaling

People watch a presentation about landmines in Vietnam. Pic: AP

2nd Apr 1 min read

Vietnam requires 100 years, US$10 billion to clear unexploded mines, bombs

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Vietnam's Public Security Minister Gen. and new President Tran Dai Quang. Pic: AP

2nd Apr 1 min read

Vietnamese police chief elected country’s new president

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North Korea officially blocks Facebook, Twitter and other websites

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