Asia
VIDEO: Bangkok residents worry whether worst of flooding is over
As residents of Bangkok, Thailand, try to make sense of the intense flooding gripping their neighborhoods, government officials say the worst has passed. Not everyone is so sure.
VIDEO: Bangkok residents worry floodwaters will innundate city this weekend
As the tides rise in Thailand, flooding is getting worse in parts of Bangkok. There are fears that with even higher tides forecast for this weekend, flooding could inundate parts of the city that have so far remained dry.
US Senate bill could spark a trade war with China
A proposed bill before the US Senate puts duties on goods from China that the US deems artificially cheap -- China says passage of the bill would trigger a trade war.
First ever Chinese-American ambassador to China
Gary Locke is the first Chinese-American to serve as ambassador to China, and some Chinese are hopeful he can bridge cultures.
Why sidewalk dining is banned in Istanbul
Diners in the busy Istanbul district of Beyoglu are being forced to take their meals inside, as government regulations have banned outdoor dining.
Fighting climate change with Buddhism, not science
A group of monks from remote Cambodia are protecting their local forests and fighting climate change with Buddhism, not science, as the inspiration.
China invites children adopted to US to return to their roots
The Chinese government has sponsored 90 Chinese children and their adopted American families to visit their native country with "Heritage Tours."
Lab in rural India solves community's unique problems
A clothes dryer that works in rainy season, a fruit dryer and other innovative, low-cost solutions developed by a lab in the rural Indian community of Ujire.
Bhutan's hydropower ambitions
Bhutan intends to increase production of hydropower to keep up with growing energy needs and spur economic growth.
South Korea Awarded 2018 Winter Olympics
After two consecutive unsuccessful bids, Pyeongchang finally gets its chance to host Olympic games.
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Womfol (17 June, 2013 04:09:14)Sorry, but everyone knows that Steven Donziger and Amazon Defense Front faked the names of "Ecuadorians" and that Petroecuador has been responsible for over 200 ...
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Fina Robinson (15 June, 2013 08:05:11)Loved the fact of the biracial family on the cherrios commercial, it's 2013, & we definitely NEED to see more of this!!! Love, love, love!!
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becky (15 June, 2013 07:53:57)Whooping cough cases are majority reported in the vaccinated community.. So much for your effective vaccine.
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John-Michael (15 June, 2013 11:50:33)Ok one thing that just bugs me is you are miss representing the “Can’t innovate anymore? My ass!,” quote from Phil Schiller. He was in ...