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China Viewed Negatively for Position on Tibet, Poll Shows
Wednesday, March 19, 2008 8:11:00 PM
China is falling foul of the international community because of its policies towards Tibet, a new global survey has found.   Full Story
 

Dalai Lama's Nephew Says Lhasa Death Toll Higher than Reported
Monday, March 17, 2008 8:12:00 PM
Since Chinese military forces opened fire to Tibetan protesting monks and civilians in Lhasa on Friday, March 14, at least 80 people have been killed, according to Tibet's government in exile.   Full Story
 

Brain Drain, Talent Mismatch Hold Taiwan Back
Sunday, March 16, 2008 9:10:00 AM
A brain drain of talent from Taiwan to more global economies like the United States, Hong Kong and China is being felt among recruiters.   Full Story
 

Indonesians Rally Over Soaring Food Prices
Sunday, March 16, 2008 8:08:00 AM
About 500 Indonesian Muslims took to the streets of the capital to demand the government bring down food prices after media reports of cases of starvation.   Full Story
 

U.S. Tells China to Use Restraint in Tibet Protests
Friday, March 14, 2008 6:54:00 PM
The United States told China Friday to act with restraint when dealing with protesters in Tibet and again asked Beijing to talk to Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama.   Full Story
 

Chinese Regime Pressures Malaysia Government to Cancel 'Chinese Spectacular'
Friday, March 14, 2008 8:42:00 AM
KUALA LUMPUR—The Chinese Communist regime's embassy in Malaysia recently succeeded in pressuring the Malaysia government to cancel the Divine Performing Arts Chinese Spectacular scheduled t ...   Full Story
 

Burma's '07 Crackdown Worsened Bad Rights Record, U.S. Reports
Tuesday, March 11, 2008 8:21:00 PM
WASHINGTON—Burma's violent suppression of pro-democracy marches last September made the military-ruled country's already poor human rights record even worse, the United States said in a report ...   Full Story
 

U.N. Envoy Didn't Achieve Much in Burma, Says Ban
Monday, March 10, 2008 8:22:00 PM
UNITED NATIONS—A U.N. envoy who was unable to meet with the senior general of Burma's military junta failed to achieve as much as the United Nations had hoped during a visit to the country, the U. ...   Full Story
 

Malaysia Wakes to New Political Landscape
Sunday, March 09, 2008 8:15:00 PM
KUALA LUMPUR—Malaysians awoke on Sunday to the biggest sea-change in politics in almost 40 years, with opposition Islamists and reformists winning control of five states and giving the government a hu ...   Full Story
 

Burma Junta Rejects UN Offer of Poll Monitors
Sunday, March 09, 2008 8:11:00 PM
YANGON—Burma's military government has rejected a United Nations offer of observers for May's constitutional referendum and elections in 2010, redoubling concerns about the freedom and f ...   Full Story
 

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