I’m not sure why Northwest Asian Weekly, as a periodical primarily serving
East Asians, felt the compelling need to wade into the Israeli–Palestinian
dispute …
2008 news: The TOP 5 overlooked, the TOP 5 overrated
As editor of the Northwest Asian Weekly, one of the hardest aspects of my job is deciding which stories are important
March 10: China cracks down on protests in Tibet using force — or not?
Some 400 Buddhist monks participated in a protest march in Tibet’s capital, Lhasa, to commemorate the failed uprising of
Times are changing for China
Forget the socks and t-shirts. In today’s global economy, the most talked about country in the world has an opportunity to shed its reputation from being the mass maker of cheap products to a model for the U.S., according to Daniel Rosen, an economic adviser specializing in China’s commercial development.
Police: Pakistani militants behind Mumbai attacks
MUMBAI, India (AP) — The only gunman captured by police after a string of attacks on Mumbai told authorities he belonged to a Pakistani militant group with links to the disputed region of Kashmir, a senior police officer said Sunday, Nov. 30.
Food crunch opens doors to ‘designer genes’
KUNMING, China (AP) — Zeng Yawen’s outdoor laboratory in the terraced hills of southern China is a trove of genetic potential — rice that thrives in unusually cool temperatures, high altitudes or in dry soil; rice rich in calcium, vitamins or iron.
In the Convent of Little Flowers
Author Indu Sundaresan — critically praised for her historical novels “The Twentieth Wife,” “The Feast of Roses,” and “The Splendor of Silence” — brings her perceptive eye to bear on the lives and conflicts of contemporary Indian women in a new collection of short stories.
Commentary: India should revive secularism and nonalignment
Due to the increasing number of terrorist attacks, India should review its domestic and foreign policies …
Bush scrambles for North Korea breakthrough
LIMA, Peru (AP) — President George W. Bush scrambled allies Saturday, Nov. 22, to secure a North Korea disarmament deal before he leaves office, rushing hard for a late, legacy-shaping win.
IAWW celebrates 25th year anniversary
A new consulate office of India will open in the Seattle area very soon.