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Malaysia: 2 more pieces ‘almost certainly’ from Flight 370

May 26, 2016 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By EILEEN NG ASSOCIATED PRESS KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Malaysia’s government said May 12 that two more pieces of debris, discovered in South Africa and Rodrigues Island off Mauritius, were “almost certainly” from Flight 370, bringing the total number of pieces believed to have come from the missing Malaysian jet to five. The aircraft […]

Filed Under: World News Tagged With: 2014, Australia, Beijing, France, Indian Ocean, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Airlines Boeing, Mozambique, Reunion Island, Rodrigues Island, South Africa, Transport Minister Liow Tiong Lai, VOL 35 NO 21 | MAY 21 – MAY 27

Women of color band together at luncheon, speak on emotional challenges of bridge-building

February 26, 2016 By Stacy Nguyen

By Stacy Nguyen Northwest Asian Weekly Hilary Stern walked onto the raised stage at China Harbor Restaurant to address a packed audience on Feb. 4 at Northwest Asian Weekly’s Women of Color Empowered awards luncheon. Stern was one of 14 honorees, lauded for her work in bridge-building — the event’s theme — as executive director […]

Filed Under: Features, Profiles, Community News Tagged With: 2016, Anne Nguyen, Christina Fong, Emcee Margo Myers, Greece, Hilary Stern, Maha Jahshan Lower, Maria Durham, Northwest Asian Weekly, Paula Houston, Seattle, Sound Generations, South Africa, Spain Francisco Franco, Tonya Knox, United States, Vol 35 No 9 | February 27 - March 4, Wendy Zheng, Women of Color Empowered

The Layup Drill — Pan wins tourney, an upset in rugby, and more as we head into fall

October 2, 2015 By Jason Cruz

By Jason Cruz Northwest Asian Weekly Welcome to another edition of The Layup Drill.  In this month’s edition, we check on CT Pan, Jordan Clarkson, a couple huge wins for Japan, and a new venture for Alibaba. Pan wins 2nd pro tournament Former UW Husky men’s golf standout C.T. Pan won his second professional tournament […]

Filed Under: Sports, The Layup Drill Tagged With: 2015, Alibaba Sports Group, Andray Blatche, Eddie Jones, FIBA, Filipino, Jordan Clarkson, Little League World Series, Olympic Games, PGA, Philippine Basketball Association, Rugby World Cup, Seattle, South Africa, Team Japan, Vol 34 No 41 | October 3 - October 9, World Rankings

UW offers master’s in international studies

January 31, 2014 By Northwest Asian Weekly

The Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies at the University of Washington is accepting applications for its new 10-month Master of Arts (MA) degree in Applied International Studies (MAAIS). This accelerated program is designed for U.S. and international professionals with experience in a variety of fields, including business, government, military, philanthropy, and international development.

Filed Under: Briefs Tagged With: 2014, Brazil, Deputy Secretary, Foreign Service, International Studies, Jackson School, MAAIS, Middle East, Seattle, South Africa, State Department, UW, United Arab Emirates, Vol 33 No 6 | February 1 - February 7, technology

BLOG: “I am grateful” is not enough

November 27, 2013 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Assunta Ng Community leader Nate Miles had a brain tumor early this year. While he still has it, he is feeling so much better now. Nate knew a village of friends and family were praying for him fervently. To show his gratitude towards God’s mercy, Nate started a website, abillionthanksmandela.com, for people to thank […]

Filed Under: Editorials Tagged With: 2013, Nate Miles, Nelson Mandela, Publisher's Blog, South Africa, Thank God, Thanksgiving, Vol 32 No 49 | November 30 - December 6

BLOG: From Venice to new nations in seven days

November 14, 2013 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Assunta Ng Would you like to travel to new countries at a cost of $100 a day, including room, multiple meals, and transportation?

Filed Under: Publisher Ng's blog Tagged With: 2013, Argostoli Cefalonia, Berlin Wall, China, Chinese, Croatia Corfu, England, Europe, Holland America, MSC, New York, President Obama, Publisher Ng's blog, Royal Caribbean, South Africa, Sweden, Taiwan, Vol 32 No 47 | November 16 - November 22, italy

COMMENTARY: Dealing with mental illness in the Asian community

October 26, 2012 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Assunta Ng Northwest Asian Weekly In contrast to the star chefs’ demonstrations at the Asian Counseling & Referral Service benefit gala on Oct. 6, David Ma walked onto the stage without any fanfare. But, despite this, the first words he spoke caught the audience’s attention. He revealed his 30-year struggle of fighting to change […]

Filed Under: Commentaries Tagged With: 2012, ACRS, Asian Americans, Asian Counseling Referral Service, Assunta Ng, Chinese, David Ma, Francis Lu, Hong Kong, Nelson Mandela, Northwest Asian Weekly, South Africa, United States, Vol 31 No 44 | October 27 - November 2, attention

Obama’s comments on gay marriage meet resistance in other countries

May 19, 2012 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Leon Drouin-Keith The Associated Press BANGKOK (AP) — China’s government considered homosexuality a mental disorder until 2001. Mobs in Senegal have disinterred bodies of men they believe were gays and dragged them through the streets. In Egypt, laws prohibiting “shameless public acts” have been used to imprison gay men.

Filed Under: World News Tagged With: 2012, Azwan Ismail, China, Dovan Bogning, France, Gladys Okai, Goya Candelaria, Ibrahim Ali, Le Popli, Malaysia, Mohamed Gueye, President Barack Obama, Pro Gay, Senegal, Shady Azer, South Africa, Vol 31 No 21 | May 19 - May 25, Xiong Jing

Pakistan stars pay for overstepping the mark

November 12, 2011 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Simon Haydon The Associated Press LONDON (AP) — The fixing scandal that saw three Pakistani cricket stars led away to prison Nov. 3 more than a year ago when one of the players literally overstepped the mark on a damp summer’s day in London.

Filed Under: Sports Tagged With: 2011, England, Hansie Cronje, London, Mazhar Majeed, Mazher Mahmood, Pakistan, Salman Butt, South Africa, Southwark Crown Court, Vol 30 No 46 | November 12 - November 18, Waqar Younis

SYLP: The importance of the World Cup

August 19, 2010 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Soccer has been a well-known sport throughout the whole world for many years now. Some say it is the best sport in the world. I personally disagree with that. I can recognize that it is a fascinating sport, but soccer is just not for me.

Filed Under: News Tagged With: FIFA, Northwest Asian Weekly Foundation Summer Youth Leadership Program, South Africa, Spain, United States, World Cup Final

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