KUALA LUMPUR -- The Association of Southeast Asian Nations marked a historic milestone as leaders convene for a three-day summit starting Sunday, welcoming East Timor as the bloc's eleventh member after years of anticipation.
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The logo for the ASEAN summit is displayed at the event's venue in Kuala Lumpur. (Photo by Norman Goh)
KUALA LUMPUR -- The Association of Southeast Asian Nations marked a historic milestone as leaders convene for a three-day summit starting Sunday, welcoming East Timor as the bloc's eleventh member after years of anticipation.