By Staff The Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Prosecutors won’t file criminal charges in the case of a property management firm accused of laundering thousands of dollars in contributions […]
Canada closes Tehran embassy and kicks out its diplomats
By Rob Gillies The Associated Press TORONTO, CANADA (AP) — Canada shut its embassy in Tehran on Friday, Sept. 7, severed diplomatic relations, and ordered Iranian diplomats to leave, accusing […]
Japan to buy islands, China angry
By Eric Talmadge The Associated Press TOKYO, JAPAN (AP) — Japan’s Cabinet formally announced on Sept. 4 that the government will purchase several disputed islands that China also claims, a […]
Myanmar invites exiled revolutionary home
By Staff The Associated Press YANGON, MYANMAR (AP) — One of Myanmar’s legendary ‘Thirty Comrades,’ who spearheaded the struggle against British colonialism, has been invited back from exile by President Thein […]
South Korean film ‘Pieta’ wins Venice top prize
By Colleen Barry The Associated Press VENICE, ITALY (AP) — South Korean director Kim Ki-duk’s drama “Pieta” won the Golden Lion for best film at the 69th Venice Film Festival on Saturday, […]
Thousands protest in Japan against Osprey aircraft
By Mari Yamaguchi The Associated Press TOKYO, JAPAN (AP) — Tens of thousands of people rallied on Sept. 9 against U.S. plans to deploy Osprey hybrid aircraft on a southern […]
BLOG: A trip to B.C. reveals a different palette
By Assunta Ng What motivates me to travel long distances, spend lots of money, wait in hour-long lines, and even beg for it?
Secret fashion show at NWAW gala
The Northwest Asian Weekly’s 30th annual anniversary gala will feature a fashion contest held in secret throughout the duration of the event, which takes place Oct. 5, from 6 p.m. […]
Redmond PD arrests ‘Movie Bandits’
The Redmond Police Department arrested the Movie Bandits, a male–female crime duo from Bothell, on Aug. 1, ending their months-long crime spree. The Movie Bandits have been active since March […]
Chambers of commerce to host police appreciation
The Greater Seattle Chinese Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a Seattle Police Appreciation Night with other area ethnic chambers of commerce on Tuesday, Nov. 13, at the New Holly […]