The ceiling of a Cambodian factory that makes Asics sneakers collapsed on workers early Thursday, killing two people and injuring seven, in the latest accident spotlighting the often lethal safety conditions faced by those toiling in the global garment industry.Full story
Three people were killed when the ceiling of a warehouse fell in at a shoe factory in Cambodia. NBCNews.com's Dara Brown reports.
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Brunei (Reuters) - Southeast Asian nations stepped up efforts on Thursday to engage China in talks to resolve maritime tensions, agreeing to meet to try to reach common ground on disputed areas of the South China Sea ahead of planned discussions in Beijing later this year. Full story
President Barack Obama spoke on the unrest in the Middle East while on a trip to Asia. The president’s trip is meant to put a focus on foreign policy, with the president making a tour of the region, including Myanmar and Cambodia. NBC’s Chuck Todd reports from Bangkok.
Buddhist nuns pray during the Vesak Day ceremony at the Udong mountain in Kandal province May 24, 2013. Buddhists in Cambodia on Friday celebrate Vesak Day to honour the birth, enlightenment and death of Buddha. REUTERS/Samrang Pring (CAMBODIA - Tags: RELIGION)
Buddhist monks attend the Vesak Day ceremony at the Udong mountain in Kandal province May 24, 2013. Buddhists in Cambodia on Friday celebrate Vesak Day to honour the birth, enlightenment and death of Buddha. REUTERS/Samrang Pring (CAMBODIA - Tags: RELIGION)
Buddhist monks carry flags as they march during Vesak Day ceremony at the Udong mountain in Kandal province May 24, 2013. Buddhists in Cambodia on Friday celebrate Vesak Day to honour the birth, enlightenment and death of Buddha. REUTERS/Samrang Pring (CAMBODIA - Tags: RELIGION)
People offer food and money to Buddhist monks during the Vesak Day ceremony at the Udong mountain in Kandal province May 24, 2013. Buddhists in Cambodia on Friday celebrate Vesak Day to honour the birth, enlightenment and death of Buddha. REUTERS/Samrang Pring (CAMBODIA - Tags: SOCIETY RELIGION)
