Asia Pacific Politics
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North Korea Appoints New Defense Minister Jang Jong Nam Replacing Kim Kyok SikMay 13 2013 8:38 AM
North Korea replaced its hard-line defense minister with a little-known army general, state media reported on Monday.
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Is China Probing A Murder Plot By A High-Ranking Official?May 13 2013 7:52 AM
The government is seeking action against Liu Tienan, who was accused in December by a journalist of plotting to kill his mistress.
- Bangladeshi Army Ends Search For Rana Plaza Tragedy
May 13 2013 7:05 AM
Now the question is, will the government of Dhaka begin enforcing its own building safety standards?
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South Korean President Apologizes For Sexual Harassment ScandalMay 13 2013 4:41 AM
South Korean President Park Geun-hye apologized on Monday for a scandal involving a presidential spokesman.
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Nawaz Sharif, Pakistan’s Once And Future PM?May 11 2013 10:49 PM
The leader of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz political party has claimed victory in the elections Saturday.
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India’s Ruling Congress Party Cabinet Ministers Resign Amid ScandalsMay 11 2013 6:58 AM
India’s scandal-hit Railway Minister Pawan Kumar Bansal and Law Minister Ashwani Kumar stepped down on Friday.
- Pakistan's Elections Marred By Violence
May 11 2013 6:34 AM
In landmark general elections held on Saturday, millions voted amid reports of violence marring the democratic process.
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Hong Kong Finally Kowtows To Mainland ChinaMay 10 2013 1:51 PM
Hong Kong's Apple Daily uncovered a memo, which asks policymakers to keep mainland reactions in mind, outraging both Hong Kong and mainland netizens.
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Dennis Rodman Slams President Obama About North Korea ReturnMay 10 2013 1:06 PM
Dennis Rodman rips President Barack Obama about North Korea and Kim Jung-un as the Hall of Famer returns to the country in August.
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China's Boozy Business Culture: A PrimerMay 10 2013 12:14 PM
Can you survive a Chinese business dinner? There's a man who can teach you how to use alcohol to your advantage.
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1993 Mumbai Blasts: India’s Supreme Court Rejects Bollywood Star Sanjay Dutt’s Review PleaMay 10 2013 8:04 AM
India’s Supreme Court on Friday rejected a petition filed by Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt, seeking a review of the verdict.
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Why Does The Philippines Want To Withdraw Its Peacekeepers From The Golan Heights?May 10 2013 7:04 AM
The UNDOF's 1,000 peacekeeping troops have been monitoring the cease-fire between Israel and the Philippines in the Golan Heights since 1974.
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