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Thousands of Asians rally for jobs and more pay on May Day

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JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Tens of thousands of workers thronged the streets of Asian cities Saturday in annual May Day marches, demanding job creation and minimum wage hikes.

Indonesia court upholds controversial blasphemy law

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JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesia’s constitutional court upheld a controversial blasphemy law Monday that critics say limits religious freedom in the world’s largest Muslim-majority country, ruling that the law is vital to religious harmony.

One World Now creating the next generation of non-traditional leaders

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She returned at age 30 and soon became frustrated with the United States’ public education system and foreign policy, and the lack of understanding in Americans concerning international issues — particularly after September 11, 2001.

Blog: At the YWCA Luncheon

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Another event I attended was the YWCA luncheon in Bellevue on March 16 with more than 1,200 women and a few men. The keynote speaker was Elizabeth Gilbert, bestselling author of “Eat, Love, Pray.” What she learned from a Muslim woman in a tiny island of Indonesia was this: Anyone who lives in your community is your responsibility. Anyone can be a benefactor; you just have to pay attention.

Chile tsunami reaches Japan, Pacific damage small

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TOKYO (AP) — The tsunami from the deadly earthquake in Chile hit Japan’s main islands and even reached the shores of Russia last Sunday, but the smaller-than-expected waves didn’t cause significant damage.

Local businesswomen and corporate heads dish on life, career, fashion, and basketball

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Last year, with the bad shape of the economy, 14 businesswomen of color not only stood out, but outdid their competition …

Author connects with culture through taste

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She had to face cultural differences at an early age. Now, she celebrates the differences and similarities in Asian cultures in her latest nonfiction work.

China and the United States allay growing trade tensions

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PITTSBURGH (AP) — On Sept. 24, China played down growing trade tensions with the United States, saying the two trading partners must focus on long-term relations and settle their differences through friendly talks.

World honors 9/11 heroes, but divided over war

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On the day to remember the terror of 9/11, the war it spawned in Afghanistan sowed fresh divisions.