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The Beverly Hills Hotel has been targeted for protest because it is owned by the sultan of Brunei. The tiny Asian nation recently embraced Islamic Shariah law that calls for punishing adultery, abortions and same-sex relationships with flogging and stoning. (Associated Press)

Star power tested with boycott of Beverly Hills Hotel

By Meredith Somers - The Washington Times

FILE - In this April 25, 2012 file photo, the entrance to the Beverly Hills Hotel is seen in Beverly Hills, Calif. Hollywood is responding to harsh new laws in Brunei by boycotting the Beverly Hills Hotel. The Motion Picture &amp; Television Fund joined a growing list of organizations and individuals Monday, May 5, 2014, refusing to do business with hotels owned by the Sultan or government of Brunei to protest the country’s new penal code that calls for punishing adultery, abortions and same-sex relationships with flogging and stoning. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles, File)

Brunei’s new laws affect sultan’s Hollywood ties

By SANDY COHEN - Associated Press

** FILE ** President Obama waves in the doorway of Air Force One as he departs from Palm Beach International Airport in West Palm Beach, Fla., on Feb. 18, 2013. (Associated Press)

Obama, one of the most-traveled presidents in history, to hit the road again

By Dave Boyer - The Washington Times

Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel (left) listens Gen. Chang Wanquan, China's defense minister, speaks during their joint news conference at the Pentagon on Monday, Aug. 19, 2013. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Hagel heads for meeting with Asian defense ministers

By Shaun Waterman - The Washington Times

North Korean Foreign Minister Pak Ui-chun is escorted by security personnel upon his arrival at the airport in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei, on Sunday, June 30, 2013, for the 46th ASEAN foreign ministers meeting. (AP Photo/Vincent Thian)

Southeast Asia diplomats hope for North Korea talks at summit

By Hyung-jin Kim - Associated Press