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Paving the way — Women of Color Empowered honorees overcome challenges to inspire leaders of tomorrow

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By Elizabeth Wang Northwest Asian Weekly About 200 people gathered at the Westin Bellevue on May 11 to attend Northwest Asian Weekly’s

Japan’s aging air force plans major overhaul

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  By Eric Talmadge THE ASSOCIATED PRESS   HYAKURI AIR BASE, Japan (AP) — Warplanes bearing the bright red Rising Sun logo roared overhead on Sunday, Oct. 16, as Japan […]

North Korea accepts U.S. pitch to discuss war remains

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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 …

UN SG Ban Ki-moon announces he is seeking a second term

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UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon announced Monday that he will seek a second term as head of the United Nations

Jimmy Carter and other former leaders to visit North Korea

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BEIJING (AP) — Former President Jimmy Carter said Monday that he hopes to meet with North Korea’s reclusive leader during a visit aimed at assessing severe food shortages

Japan rattled by aftershock one month after tsunami

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SENDAI, Japan (AP) — A strong earthquake rattled Japan’s northeast on Monday just hours after people bowed their heads and wept in ceremonies

One-on-one with Apolo

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He has spent the last decade basking in the glow of the international limelight, racing his way into the history books to become the most decorated Winter Olympian

Obama’s Asian trip shows limits on the global stage

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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama left Asia with a greater foothold in the emerging nations that could help shape the American economy for years.