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French President Francois Hollande speaks during a news conference in Kabul, May 25, 2012.

France Outlines Early Afghanistan Pullout

President Francois Hollande says he plans to withdraw all French combat troops by year's end More

Jailed Doctor Case Strains US- Pakistan Ties

Shakil Afridi convicted of alleged treason, sentenced to 33 years in prison for helping CIA track down Osama bin Laden More

Indian Prime Minister Heads to Burma to Strengthen Ties

Energy hungry India hopes talks will result in greater access to Burma’s vast gas and energy resources More

Burma's pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi touches the hands of her supporters as she arrives to attend the opening ceremony of her National League for Democracy (NLD) party's branch office in Yangon, May 23, 2012.

Suu Kyi Thailand Visit Stirs Excitement Among Burma Exiles

Pro-Democracy leader will attend World Economic Forum in Bangkok during her first trip abroad in 24 years More

Clinton: 2011 a 'Tumultuous' Year for Human Rights

US State Department releases annual report card on human rights around the world More


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Video Chinese Immigrant Recalls POW Past

Looking at him today, few would guess Paul Loong, 88, has a larger-than-life story. Even his daughter, Theresa Loong, a filmmaker, was taken by surprise when she discovered her father's diary from his time in a Japanese prisoner-of-war camp during World War II. She decided to chronicle her father's story in her documentary "Every Day Is A Holiday," which is being released to coincide with Memorial Day in the United States, a time when Americans honor those serving in the military. VOA's Penelope Poulou reports.