Asia
China's pollution-fighting farm
An innovative project uses a hydroponic vegetable farm to clean up China's Dianchi Lake.
Thai election may bring political and economic stability
Yingluck Shinawatra is Thailand's president-elect, and the country's first female prime minister. ...
China may own over $1.13 trillion of US debt
By buying up US debt through internationally disparate financial intermediaries, Chinese entities hid exactly how much US debt they had acquired....
Young Cambodians struggle with Khmer Rouge past
As four former leaders of Cambodia's Khmer Rouge regime go on trial, younger generations in the country are told little about past atrocities....
Ai Weiwei out of prison, stuck in Beijing
After being detained for 80 days by the Chinese Government, artist Ai Weiwei was released on bail. The government cites economic crimes for his detention, such as evading taxes and destroying documents. ...
China builds aircraft carrier, challenges US sea power
The Chinese military has put its newest, biggest warship -- a 60,000 ton aircraft carrier -- up for public viewing. Some see it as a direct challenge to the US navy....
Doubt and remorse over Nepal's killing spree and fallen monarchy
It was 10 years ago June 1st that, by the official account, Nepal's Crown Prince strode into a royal family gathering, opened fire, and killed nine people -- including his father the King, before shooting himself....
China's mixed reaction to Osama Bin Laden's death
Some Chinese seem to mourn Bin Laden's death. Others give a collective shrug. ...
Tuition behind South Korean student suicides?
Four South Korean students have committed suicide lately. Some blame a tuition policy that penalizes students who don't get high grades....
Pecha Kucha: Japan's idea gatherings come home
The global brainstorming sessions Pecha Kucha are named after the Japanese word for chit chat. Now, Pecha Kucha is helping post-earthquake Japan recover....
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