World - Asia Pacific
Landslide Kills 9 in Philippines, 14 Missing
Sep 7, 2008, 8:00 amA mudslide killed at least 9 people and rescue workers were scrambling to find another 14 still missing.
Japan PM Contender Sees 'Iron' Barrier for Women
Sep 7, 2008, 8:00 amYuriko Koike faces many obstacles in her bid to become the first female prime minister in Japan.
Japan PM Fukuda Quits Over Parliament Deadlock
Sep 1, 2008, 10:00 amJapanese Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda resigned on Monday in an effort to break a political deadlock.
Falun Gong Adherent Arrested in Vietnam for Handling Out Flyers
Sep 1, 2008, 7:00 amAccording to sources inside Vietnam, on Aug 23, 2008, a Falun Gong adherent was arrested for handling out flyers to Chinese tourists.
South Korea Arrests North Korean Spy
Aug 31, 2008, 12:00 amA South Korean military information officer was arrested with a North Korean agent. The extent of the loss of military information remains unknown. Because of security complacency, countermeasures are being proposed.
A Day in the Life of a Tuidang Volunteer
Aug 28, 2008, 4:00 am70-year-old Ms. Zhu helps Chinese people to withdraw from the CCP and/or its affiliated organizations.
Anwar Wins Malaysia By-Election—Official Result
Aug 26, 2008, 12:00 pmMalaysia's opposition leader, Anwar Ibrahim, won a crucial by-election, helping him break the government's lock on power.
Tibet: Olympic Aftermath 'More dangerous than present'
Aug 25, 2008, 5:00 amBeijing’s repression in Tibet has been ramped up during the Olympics.
Tibet’s Government in Exile Plans for Autonomy
Aug 22, 2008, 8:00 amTibet’s government in exile is preparing to lay down a detailed program for autonomy in the disputed region when it resumes talks with Chinese authorities.
North Korea Denuclearization Talks on Hold
Aug 17, 2008, 10:00 amSix-Party Talks are on hold until North Korea agrees to a verification protocol which would ensure that all plutonium is accounted for, according to Christopher Hill, leading US negotiator in the six-party talks.
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