South Korea (AP) — North Korea said Friday it has accepted a U.S. proposal to discuss recovering remains of American troops killed during the Korean War, another sign of easing tensions between Washington and Pyongyang …
Malaysia–Cambodian maids speak of abuse
In the six weeks that she worked as a maid for a Malaysian family, she says she lost 22 pounds (10 kilograms), while toiling 20 hours a day with little to eat. Often, she was slapped and punched by her employer, she says …
Macau sex fair kicks off amid growing Asian demand
Sexy lingerie, adult costumes, inflatable dolls, and much more are on display at an adult industry trade fair in the Chinese territory of Macau that shows how China’s growing influence has spread even to the bedroom …
China’s U.S. assets ‘safe,’ Biden tells students
Vice President Joe Biden wrapped up a visit to China last Sunday that offered him extensive face-time with the country’s expected future leader, Xi Jinping, and delivered a strong message of U.S. mutual interdependence with the world’s second-largest economy …
Concessions show influence of China’s middle class
By David Wivell and Christopher Bodeen The Associated Press DALIAN, China (AP) — Chinese authorities’ swift decision to close and move an urban chemical factory after weekend street protests underscores […]
Vice President Joe Biden travels to China, Mongolia, and Japan
Vice President Joe Biden has departed for Beijing, China, the first stop on a nine-day trip to China, Mongolia, and Japan. In each country, Biden will meet with key leaders […]
Hundreds rally in Nepal for their sexual rights
By Binaj Gurubacharya The Associated Press NARAYANGHAT, Nepal (AP) — Hundreds of gay, lesbian, and transgender people marched with supporters in a southern Nepal town to demand equal rights under […]
Senate confirms first U.S. special envoy to Myanmar as well as Vietnam envoy
By Matthew Pennington The Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate has confirmed the nomination of the first U.S. special envoy to Myanmar and a new ambassador to Vietnam whose […]
New Tibetan leader Lobsang Sangay sworn in as prime minister
By Ashwini Bhatia The Associated Press DHARMSALA, India (AP) — The Dalai Lama led a ceremony on Monday, Aug. 8, to swear in a new prime minister for the Tibetan […]
China blasts United States over its credit rating downgrade
By Alexa Olesen The Associated Press BEIJING (AP) — China, the largest foreign holder of U.S. debt, demanded last week that America tighten its belt and confront its “addiction to […]
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