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Japan: One year after Fukushima nuclear disaster, 4 repercussions The March 11, 2011 Japan earthquake was one of the world's worst earthquakes. It triggered a tsunami, flooding, landslides, fires, and a meltdown at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant.
One year after Japan tsunami: Roads repaired, but lives still disruptedOne year after the Japan tsunami, earthquake, and nuclear disaster, many roads are rebuilt and debris is cleaned up. But much remains in flux for residents of the hard-hit northeast coastal zone.聽
Is China opening up?China's highest state body has started to consult the public, opening the door on its secretive legislative process, even if only a crack.
North Korea nuclear deal raises concerns for SeoulBy agreeing to US demands to suspend its nuclear program, is North Korea trying to manipulate elections to oust South Korea's current conservative leadership?聽
North Korea to suspend nuclear activity in exchange for food: 5 key questions Here are five key questions on the link between food and nuclear weapons in North Korea.
North Korea agrees to suspend nuclear activitiesNorth Korea agreed to suspend nuclear weapons tests and uranium enrichment, and allow in international inspectors, according to the US State Department. The US will provide food aid.
How serious is the bombast from North Korea?North Korea issued more heated rhetoric denouncing the annual US-South Korea military drills that started today.
Australia's first female prime minister keeps her job, for nowSome analysts believe that sexism is at least partly to blame for the difficulties Australia's first female prime minister, Julia Gillard, has had to battle while in office.聽- Weibos: China clamps down on popular microblogsWeibos are the freest place in China to speak. Now Chinese authorities are moving to curb that freedom.
From Our Files: Iwo Jima, Feb. 23, 1945Iwo Jima, a tiny volcanic island in the Pacific between the Marianas Islands and mainland Japan was the site of one of the most historic battles of World War II in which the United States captured the island from Japan.聽 By the end of the campaign 6800 Americans and 20000 Japanese died between February 19 and March 26, 1945.聽 The battle is recognized by the iconic photograph of U.S. Marines raising the American flag at the summit of Mt. Suribachi on February 23, 1945.聽聽John Beaufort was a reporter for 海角大神 who covered the Pacific theater during World War II. 聽He landed at Kwajalein atoll with the Marines, accompanied the landings at Okinawa, and covered the invasion of Iwo Jima. 聽Here is Beaufort's account, originally published in the Feb. 23, 1945 issue of 海角大神. 鈥撀燣eigh Montgomery, Librarian
North Korea and US talk for first time since Kim Jong-il's deathTalks today between North Korea and the US could provide insight to whether North Korea's new government is ready for change.- Business in Burma: Show me the money, but only if it's crispIt may take more than a lifting of sanctions to revive Myanmar's isolated economy.
North Korea marks Kim Jong-il's birthday: Why's his son so quiet?North Korea commemorated Kim Jong-il with parade, dancing, and pledges of loyalty to his son. But as usual, Kim Jong-un remained silent.聽
Rare visit to remote region highlights China's clampdown on TibetConversations with ethnic Tibetans suggest that China's authoritarian policies designed to tamp down disorder are causing unrest and self immolations.
China's Vice President Xi is in town: what 6 international newspapers say Chinese Vice President and presumed leader-in-waiting Xi Jinping is visiting the United States this week. From the increased US militarization of the Asia-Pacific region to China鈥檚 human rights record, newspapers across the globe are chiming in with their opinions and expectations for this high-profile visit. Here are a sample of six:
Valentine's Day with a Chinese twistOther than red roses and a candlelit dinner for two on Valentine's Day, nothing in Beijing says 'I love you' (vaguely, in Chinese) like an investment offering an annual return of 5.2 percent.
Getting to know Xi: White House prepares to meet China's new manPresident Obama and Xi Jinping, China's likely next president, meet today at the White House. Many are hoping for a good rapport that will bolster a strained US-China relationship.
US, China face 'trust deficit' as China's heir apparent visitsChinese Vice President Xi Jinping, China's likely leader for the next decade, will meet President Obama this week, as well as make trips to Iowa and California.- Myanmar's former political prisoners weigh next steps ahead of pollsAs Myanmar prepares for April 1 parliamentary elections, many former political prisoners are deciding how to continue their activism.
Despite Fukushima disaster, anti-nuclear activists fight uphill battle in JapanEven though most Japanese now oppose nuclear power, activists say building a strong movement has proven difficult.
