By Martin Crutsinger The Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Jim Yong Kim, the Obama administration’s nominee to head the World Bank, is starting a global tour to promote his candidacy […]
The Top 10 influential women who have contributed to Asian communities worldwide
By Abby Sun Northwest Asian Weekly In honor of International Women’s Day, celebrated earlier this month, we introduce our list of 10 women who have contributed immensely to Asian communities […]
Former Mr. Universe turns 100 in India, still in tip-top shape
By Manik Banerjee The Associated Press KOLKATA, India (AP) — A former Mr. Universe, who has just turned 100, said that happiness and a life without tensions are the key […]
Indian girl trapped in life of cigarette rolling
By Ravi Nessman The Associated Press DHULIYAN, India (AP) — Sagira Ansari sits on a dusty sack outside her uneven brick home in this poor town in eastern India, her […]
India licenses generic copy of patented Bayer cancer drug
By Katy Daigle The Associated Press NEW DELHI (AP) — India effectively ended Bayer’s monopoly on a patented cancer drug last Monday, licensing a much cheaper generic under a unique […]
Japan recalls devastation of tsunami and earthquake one year later
By Miki Toda and Malcolm Foster The Associated Press RIKUZENTAKATA, Japan (AP) — For 70-year-old Toshiko Murakami, memories of the terrifying earthquake and tsunami that destroyed much of her seaside […]
North Korea’s new young leader gets rock star treatment
By Foster Klug The Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea’s young new leader gets rock star treatment when he visits his troops — just as his father […]
Japan’s population to shrink by one-third by 2060
By Mari Yamaguchi The Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s population of 128 million will shrink by one-third and seniors will account for 40 percent of people by 2060, placing […]
Asia urges football lawmakers to lift hijab ban
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — The Asian Football Confederation on Monday urged football’s top lawmaking body to approve a headscarf with safety features for use by Islamic female players.
North Korea to issue special pardons for convicts around Lunar New Year
By Hyung-jin Kim The Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea will issue special pardons for convicts to commemorate milestone birthdays of its two late leaders, state media […]
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