Here are the AAPI appointments: Lori Wada as commissioner to the Washington State Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs (CAPAA). Wada immigrated to Washington from Seoul, South Korea when she […]
Tens of thousands rally for removal of US base off Okinawa
By MARI YAMAGUCHI Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — Tens of thousands of protesters in Okinawa vowed to stop the planned relocation of a U.S military base, saying they want it […]
India lawmaker dresses as Hitler to criticize prime minister
NEW DELHI (AP) — An Indian lawmaker has appeared in Parliament dressed like Adolf Hitler with a toothbrush moustache and wearing a khaki coat with swastika symbols on his pocket […]
2, including Chinese tourist, killed in Kenya hippo attacks
By TOM ODULA Associated Press NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — A Chinese tourist was attacked and killed by a hippo while taking pictures on the edge of Lake Naivasha in Kenya’s […]
China sentences 6 in graduate exam cheating scheme
BEIJING (AP) — Six people have been imprisoned for up to four years for their part in a scheme to cheat on China’s national graduate school exam, state media reported. […]
9-year-old chess prodigy wins fight to stay in Britain
By JILL LAWLESS Associated Press LONDON (AP) — A 9-year-old India-born chess prodigy whose fight to stay in Britain drew international attention can remain in the country, the U.K. government […]
Chinese student at Virginia camp drowns in host family pool
ROANOKE, Va. (AP) — A teenager from China who was visiting Virginia to attend a summer camp has drowned in his host family’s backyard pool. The Roanoke Times reported that […]
Police: Korean man stalked ex to Hawaii, Alaska, Connecticut
BRIDGEPORT, Conn. (AP) — A Korean man accused of stalking his ex-girlfriend around the world has been arrested in Connecticut. Bridgeport police officers say they arrested 61-year-old Kwak Kyu Dong […]
Wisconsin Hmong leader emphasizes cultural understanding
By LAUREN FRENCH The Leader-Telegram EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (AP) — When Vincent Xiong was in college, one of his professors asked him a question he couldn’t answer. “Who are you?’’ […]
Investors plan $10 million restoration to Chinatown building
HONOLULU (AP) — A group of investors is planning a $10 million restoration to an iconic building in Honolulu’s historic Chinatown district that involves opening a restaurant and boutique hotel. […]