Asia Pacific Politics

Female Students In China Advised To Take Birth Control By Teachers
May 24 2013 12:16 PM

How do you boost your chances of passing China's notoriously tough "gaokao"? If you're a woman, take birth control pills.
Flamenco: Spain’s Iconic Cultural Form Pays Tribute To Its Indian Origins
May 24 2013 11:11 AM

The flamenco, a quintessential part of Spanish culture, actually came from the Roma (Gypsies) who migrated to Europe from India hundreds of years ago.
Amazing Acrobatic Feat: How To Fit 31 Chinese Kids Into A Motorized Rickshaw
May 24 2013 11:10 AM

In the absence of school buses, kids from one Chinese village get to school in a really creative way.
Japan's Shinzo Abe Embarks On Maiden Myanmar Trip
May 24 2013 8:50 AM

With Tokyo seeking to bolster ties with Asia countries to counter China's influence in the region, Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe began his maiden visit to Myanmar.
Three Indian Soldiers Killed In Anti-Insurgency Operation In Kashmir
May 24 2013 6:08 AM

Three Indian army soldiers were killed in an encounter in the Pulwama district on Friday, during an anti-insurgency operation.
China's Government Has Final Say Over Catholic Bishop Elections
May 24 2013 4:42 AM

A new ruling gives the government-backed bishops conference control over appointees, vs. the Vatican, further dividing the nation's Catholics.
UPenn's Chinese Students Demand Biden Apologize For Graduation Speech
May 23 2013 1:51 PM

During the 2013 UPenn commencement ceremony, Vice President Joe Biden made references to China. They did not go over well.
China's First Lady Peng - Already A Power Broker
May 23 2013 11:58 AM

She's still 53 spots behind Angela Merkel on Forbes Most Power Women list, but Peng is ascending fast.
Car Bomb Explosion In Pakistan Kills 13
May 23 2013 8:54 AM

A bomb explosion in Quetta, in Pakistan's Balochistan province, killed 11 security personnel and two civilians.
Is North Korea Ready To Restart Kaesong Complex?
May 23 2013 7:41 AM

North Korea proposed a joint event with South Korea to mark the anniversary of a landmark joint declaration.
Suspected Lashkar-e-Taiba Militant Killed In Kashmir Police Encounter
May 23 2013 3:58 AM

A militant belonging to the banned Islamist group Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), was killed in an early morning raid on Thursday.
Chinese Premier In Pakistan - A Delicate Visit As India Warily Watches
May 22 2013 3:52 PM

Trade between Beijing and Islamabad, which reached an unprecedented $12 billion last year, is targeted to climb to $15 billion within two years.

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