Former journalist Mário Robalo, who in 1991 managed to interview Xanana Gusmão while underground, believes that independence ...

The Philippines has expressed disappointment with Timor-Leste over its refusal to extradite a former lawmaker accused of murder, suggesting the decision contradicts the spirit of trust and cooperation ...

From grocery stores in Dili to nickel plants in Morowali, Beijing’s growing economic presence has spawned angst and cheer in ...

The saga centres on a Timorese court approving an appeal by Arnolfo Teves Jnr, a former Philippine House of Representatives member, to block his extradition to his home country. Teves is accused ...

Humans arrived in Australia at least 65,000 years ago, according to archaeological evidence. These pioneers were part of an early wave of people traveling eastwards from Africa, through Eurasia ...

While Dili has publicly welcomed the former general's election, other Timorese -- particularly women -- want justice for his role in past atrocities. The young nation is being forced to surmount a ...

As they rebuilt, East Timorese and the U.N. Transitional Administration in East Timor (UNTAET) had to decide on how to handle past abuses, how to prevent new ones, and how to build basic ...

DUMAGUETE CITY—The widow of slain Negros Oriental Gov. Roel Degamo has expressed dismay over the recent ruling of a Timorese court rejecting the Philippine government’s bid to extradite ...

The justice department said the ruling was issued by the Timorese Court of Appeals on December 2, adding that decision’s official copy has yet to be available. “The decision of the plenary of ...

The new People's Liberation Party, with its promise of a fresh approach, could make waves in Timor-Leste in the future. Stability could not come at the expense of democracy.