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Too many eligible Asians fail to apply for citizenship

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After 14 years in the United States, Jenny Yang, who came from Korea, finally attained citizenship. Soon after her citizenship ceremony in

Past suggests little lasting harm to Japan economy

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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Japanese economy has been staggered by an earthquake, a tsunami, and a nuclear crisis. But history suggests it will bounce back with no lasting damage.

Cherie Blair named chancellor of Asian University for Women

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The Asian University for Women (AUW), located in Bangladesh, appointed Cherie Blair, a leading international lawyer, human rights advocate, and the wife

Community wary of the changes coming to Jackson Place, says could be less safe

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Hoping to find justice and answers to their questions surrounding the building of a controversial establishment, Kwame Amoateng, Kristin Wall

$14 million up for grabs: Community fund developing strategic plan to help businesses in Rainier Valley

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Offering below-market-rate loans for the Rainier Valley business community, the Rainier Valley Community Development Fund (RVCDF) continues its role in

Rise in abortions in China, young women targeted

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XI’AN, China (AP) — The leaf-strewn median on Eternal Peace Road hides a grim secret. Numerous tiny fetuses lie in unmarked graves dug by women

Filipinos sue U.S. hospital over English-only rule

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LOS ANGELES, Calif. (AP) — Dozens of Filipino hospital workers in California claim they were the only ethnic group targeted by a rule requiring them to only speak English