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Secret to winning taekwondo? Try not to get kicked

October 9, 2011 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Maria Cheng The Associated Press MANCHESTER, England (AP) — For the Iranian competitors, simplicity rules. Whereas for the Taiwanese, it’s grace and accuracy. But for the Europeans, it’s strength and speed. At last weekend’s British Open in Manchester, regional interpretations of Korea’s oldest martial art are clashing in one of the key taekwondo competitions […]

Filed Under: Sports Tagged With: 2011, British Open, Chinese, Germany, Hasanein Khafaji, Iran, Iraq, Joseph Salim, Korea, Levent Tuncat, London, MANCHESTER, Mostean Hadi, Olympics, Vol 30 No 41 | October 8 – October 14, Yousef Karami

Kim Jong Il’s grandson enrolls in Bosnia school

October 8, 2011 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Sabina Niksic The Associated Press SARAJEVO, Bosnia-Herzegovina (AP) — North Korean leader Kim Jong Il’s grandson will be enrolling at a private high school in Bosnia made up of international students, a school official indicated on Friday, Sept. 30. Kim Han Sol, 16, will be the first student from North Korea to attend the […]

Filed Under: World News Tagged With: 2011, Cold War, David Sutcliffe, Iraq, Israel, Kim Han Sol, Kim Jong-il, Meri Musa, North Korea, SARAJEVO, UWC, United World Colleges, Vol 30 No 41 | October 8 – October 14

Pakistani tech wiz utilizes the Internet for the poor

September 10, 2011 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Sebastian Abbot The Associated Press LAHORE, Pakistan (AP) — While many young tech wizards strive to invent the next iPad, Umar Saif is working to bring Internet-style networking to millions of Pakistanis who don’t have access to the web. He could shake up the country’s politics in the process. Saif’s efforts recently earned him […]

Filed Under: World News Tagged With: 2008, 2011, Africa, Arif Alvi, CEO, Carnegie Mellon University, Egypt, Imran Khan, Iraq, LAHORE, Nigeria, Pakistani-controlled Kashmir, SMS, Technology Review, Umar Saif, United States, Vol 30 No 37 | September10 - September 16

BLOG: Seeing “Mission Impossible” in action

September 8, 2011 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Assunta Ng Northwest Asian Weekly   “Ain’t no mountain high enough,” so goes the song. Literally and figuratively, I reached new heights on Aug. 25, flying on a KC-135 from Joint Base Lewis-McChord in Tacoma. Our goal was to watch two fighter jets flying parallel to our plane in the sky for refueling once […]

Filed Under: Publisher Ng's blog Tagged With: 2011, Afghanistan, Air Force, American Dream, Andy Hill, Asian American, China, Chris Gregoire, Iraq, KC, Luis Moscoso, Northwest Asian Weekly, Passion Julinsey, Publisher Ng's blog, Seattle, South Korea, Vol 30 No 37 | September10 - September 16, Washington Air National Guard

Malaysia, Australia sign refugee exchange pact

July 30, 2011 By Northwest Asian Weekly

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Malaysia and Australia sealed a pact Monday, July 25, to swap refugees in a contentious new strategy aimed at deterring asylum seekers from undertaking perilous boat journeys to Australia. The deal will see Australia send 800 asylum seekers to Malaysia over the next four years in exchange for Australia resettling […]

Filed Under: World News Tagged With: 2011, Afghanistan, Australia, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Southeast Asian, Sri Lanka, Vol 30 No 31 | July 30 - August 5

Powerful, gutsy women in law enforcement and the military to be honored

May 6, 2011 By Northwest Asian Weekly

On Friday, May 13, at New Hong Kong Restaurant, these 12 individuals will be distinguished for their career achievements and contributions to the community.

Filed Under: Profiles, Community News Tagged With: 2011, Army Commendation Medal, Detective Cookie, Internal Investigations Unit, Iraq, King County Sheriff, Maple Valley Precinct, Master Sergeant Williams, National Native American Law Enforcement Association, New Hong Kong Restaurant, Northwest Asian Weekly, Operations Administrative, Seattle Police Department, Seattle Seahawks, Special Assault Unit, Tessa Sari, United States Army, Vol 30 No 19 | May 7 - May 13, WSP

Controversial Ore. congressman Wu gets a primary challenger

April 30, 2011 By Northwest Asian Weekly

BEAVERTON, Ore. (AP) — An Oregon congressman who has acknowledged inappropriate behavior during the 2010 election campaign will face a primary challenge in the next election.

Filed Under: National News Tagged With: 2010, 2011, 2012, Afghanistan, BEAVERTON, Chinese American, Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association, Chinese Nobel Peace Prize, Controversial Ore, David Wu, Democratic Rep, Erik Dorey, Iraq, Liu Xiaobo, Patriot Act, Portland Community College, Stephen Ying, Vol 30 No 18 | April 30 - May 6

“In Their Boots” shares the stories of military families touched by war

July 29, 2010 By Northwest Asian Weekly

“In Their Boots,” a 10-part documentary series about Americans who have been touched by the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, has premiered in Seattle and Tacoma on KCTS 9

Filed Under: Briefs Tagged With: 2010, Afghanistan, Iraq, Jack Barrios, KCTS, KYVE, Marine Michael Ferschke Jr, Seattle, Second Battle, United States, Vol 29 No 31 | July 31 - August 6

Turkey becomes global power in construction

July 22, 2010 By Northwest Asian Weekly

ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — An army of Turkish cranes and bulldozers is at work across the Middle East, Central Asia, and Africa, building dams, stadiums,

Filed Under: World News Tagged With: 2010, ANKARA, Africa, Algeria, Angola, ENR, European Union, Ilnur Cevik, International Monetary Fund World Economy Outlook, Iraq, Libya, Maldives, Middle East, Russia, Soviet Union, Turkish Airlines, Turkmenistan, United States, Vol 29 No 30 | July 24 - July 30, turkey

Marine Widow-Immigration — U.S. Marine’s widow and baby return to Japan

January 21, 2010 By Northwest Asian Weekly

NASHVILLE, Tennessee (AP) — A Marine’s widow who has been fighting immigration law to remain in the United States to raise their 1-year-old child has returned to Japan with no clear resolution in sight.

Filed Under: National News Tagged With: 2008, 2010, Homeland Security, Hotaru Ferschke, Hotaru Nakama, Iraq, Michael Ferschke, NASHVILLE, Robin Ferschke, United States, Vol 29 No 4 | January 23 - January 29, japan

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