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5 stories you’ve heard way too much about … and 5 that, unfortunately, went under the radar

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North Korea was no stranger to headlines this year as the country continued to assert its presence with their political maneuvering.

The 10 best Asian films of the year

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2010 gave us great Asian and Asian-related films from, quite literally, all over the map. Look for the following at your local well-stocked video store:

China-bashing is bipartisan in U.S. races

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WASHINGTON (AP) — In these angry political times, Democrats and Republicans agree on next to nothing. China is one exception. Democrats and Republicans alike are accusing each

The end of the Shanghai World Expo draws 72 million visitors

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SHANGHAI (AP) — China wrapped up its record-breaking World Expo on Sunday, Oct. 31, with a lavish display of national pride, as organizers of the mammoth event

Koreas meet to discuss family reunions

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SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Red Cross officials from the two Koreas tried to narrow differences on Friday, Sept. 25. They discussed how they can restart a stalled program

Semi-Pro: Korean American keeps football dream alive

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Rich Lee-Kim first played football in the fourth grade. However, he was told that he needed to play with the sixth and seventh graders because he was bigger than all of his classmates.

South Korean president Lee Myung-bak names Kim Tae-ho as new prime minister

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SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korean President Lee Myung-bak named a former provincial governor as his new prime minister on Sunday as part of an extensive Cabinet reshuffle aimed at restoring public support following his party’s surprise defeat in local elections …

Ex-N. Korean spy who blew up jetliner visits Japan

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TOKYO (AP) — A former North Korean spy who blew up a South Korean jetliner more than 20 years ago arrived in Japan on Tuesday to meet the families of the Japanese

A tragic end for Korean star due to stress

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The constant good news only lasted so long. It has been a mixed month for Asian American celebrities and, unfortunately, it ended in tragedy.