Asia Pacific Politics

Dozens Killed In Attack On Women In Pakistan
June 16 2013 3:36 PM

A suicide bomber targeted a bus carrying female students to university, and then the hospital serving the wounded was attacked.
Cheney: NSA Surveillance Could Have Stopped 9/11
June 16 2013 1:32 PM

Former U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney is defending the NSA's controversial electronic-surveillance measures.
North Korea Asks US To The Table
June 16 2013 12:00 PM

After canceling a meeting with South Korea last week, North Korea now wants direct talks with Washington.
Chinese Political Dissident Chen Guangchen Leaving NYU
June 14 2013 11:09 AM

A year after arriving in New York City on a fellowship with New York University, university spokespersons are confirming Chen's departure.
Australian Radio Host Fired For Suggesting Gillard’s Hairdresser Boyfriend Is Gay
June 14 2013 11:00 AM

Gillard, who is 51 years old and has never been married, has long been the subject of rumors and innuendos, while suffering negative comments about her appearance.
US Lawmakers Question Edward Snowden's China Links
June 14 2013 7:33 AM

U.S. lawmakers question Edward Snowden’s links to China while Chinese media weigh how useful the ex-NSA contractor could be to Beijing.
Philippine Authorities Recommend Criminal Charges For Taiwan Shooting
June 13 2013 11:58 AM

Filipino investigation authorities are saying the Philippine National Coast Guard should face criminal charges for the May 9 attack on a Taiwan civilian fishing boat.
NSA's Alexander To Hold Classified Senate Briefing Thursday
June 13 2013 8:16 AM

The NSA chief will privately brief the Senate to defend the controversial surveillance program, while Chinese media react to new details.
Pakistan's Pervez Musharraf Arrested
June 13 2013 7:26 AM

Ex-Pakistani President Musharraf has been arrested and remanded to judicial custody over the 2006 killing of Baluch leader Akbar Bugti.
Khalistan: Almost 30 Years After Blue Star, Sikh Homeland Movement Fading
June 13 2013 5:54 AM

The movement for Khalistan, an independent homeland for Sikhs in Punjab, appears to be stronger among the Sikh diaspora that in India itself.
French Journalist 'Harassed' And 'Threatened' By Overseas Chinese Diplomats
June 13 2013 5:53 AM

Cyril Payen, France 24 correspondent, told Reporters Without Borders that he is being harassed by Chinese authorities because of his Tibet documentary.
Snowden Claims NSA Hacked Networks In China, HK
June 13 2013 4:13 AM

The NSA has been hacking thousands of global computer networks for years, including those belonging to China and Hong Kong, Edward Snowden claimed.

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