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Panetta questions why Pakistan is prosecuting doctor who helped find bin Laden

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Anti-American feelings are running strong in Pakistan, and a local doctor who helped the U.S. kill Osama bin Laden may be at the receiving end of those bad feelings, because he helped the U.S. in its raid to kill bin Laden.
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2011 brings a violent and bloody year of ethnic conflict to Karachi, Pakistan

In Karachi, everyone carries a gun. And when one ethnic group wants something from another, they usually take it at the point of a gun. It's created a culture where people take from each other and give to others to force people to become beholden to the powerful....
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With Taiwan's election over, China likely to increase pressure for reunification

Taiwan's decision to re-elect President Ma Ying-jeou is a sign that most Taiwanese are OK with the cozier ties that have developed with mainland China. But is China OK with leaving things where they are, or do they want more of a move toward reunification....
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VIDEO: China releases six giant pandas into 'semi-wild'

Officials in China are taking their biggest step yet in an effort to release more captive-bred pandas into the wild, in hopes of rebuilding dwindling stocks of the animals....
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China's creative set using humor in subtle challenge to authoritarian rule

In China, to question the government is to invite trouble. But in a digital media world, the ability to do that is easier than ever. That means those who are so inclined need to find a way to do it without getting in trouble and more often than not that means turning to humor....
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Former Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf angling for a return to politics

Pervez Musharraf, the former military general and one-time leader of Pakistan is promising to return to the country and run for election to parliament. ...
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Signs indicate that more political prisoners in Myanmar may be released

During U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's historic visit to Myanmar last month, she said that even one political prisoner was one too many. Now, there are signs that more of the thousands of people believed to be jailed for politica reasons will be released....
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VIDEO: North Korea says no changes in politics; warn of reprisals on South Korea

North Korea is promising more of the same and continues to make threats against South Korea and its western allies as the country moves forward under new leader Kim Jong-un....
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VIDEO: Chinese aquarium set to unveil two-month old polar bear cubs

Two polar bear cubs will be unveiled to the Chinese public during the upcoming New Year's celebration, but the state recently released video of the two cubs rolling around, exploring their world...
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South Korean soldiers on edge as mourning continues for Kim Jong-il

South Korea's army is much smaller than that of the North's, though it's vastly more advanced and backed by the United States. The country's soldiers are concerned that with such a young leader in Kim Jong-un, North Korea could do something that leads to an attack....
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