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Can speech be limited to protect liberal values? Australia's debate rages.A 1995 Australian law sacrificing freedom of speech to defend multiculturalism and ethnic harmony is under renewed fire from conservatives.
First LookChinese space station set to fall out of sky. How did that happen?Chinese officials appear to have admitted they lost control of the Tiangong-1, the country's first space station.聽
First LookWhy did the US again fly supersonic bombers over South Korea?After last week's flyover, the US Air Force called this week's flight the closest bombers have ever flown to North Korea.
Has South Korea hardened its stance on helping its northern neighbor?A spokesman for the South's Unification Ministry said it is unlikely the country will provide humanitarian aid to North Korea, even though a United Nations agency has asked for millions of dollars to fund flood relief. 聽
Norwegian hostage, held by militants in the Philippines, is freeAbu Sayyaf extremists set free a Norwegian man on Saturday, whom they kidnapped a year ago in the Philippines. Was a ransom paid?
First LookPolitical troika: Japan's Democratic Party elects first female leaderRenho Murata was elected head of Japan's main opposition party on Thursday, marking the third woman to assume a top political position in recent weeks.聽
Duterte says he wants U.S. special forces out of southern Philippines"I do not want a rift with America. But they have to go."
US flies B-1 bombers over South Korea in show of force against NorthThe US sent two bombers over South Korea in response to a nuclear test by North Korea last week.聽
No damages reported after biggest earthquake in South Korea's historyTwo strong earthquakes rattled South Korea's聽Gyeongju city, including a record 5.8 magnitude temblor, but there were no reports of serious injuries or damage.
First LookWeek of war games begin in the South China SeaChina and Russia are conducting joint military exercises in the South China Sea, causing some to criticize the chosen location as unnecessarily provocative.
First Look In rare plea, North Korea seeks outside help after floodingNorth Korea's official state media acknowledged the flooding is the result of the 'heaviest downpours' since 1945. But if international aid is delivered, will it reach the country's most affected citizens? 聽
Why China's interest in reining in N. Korea has wanedThe North conducted its fifth nuclear test Sept. 9. US hopes of enforcing international economic sanctions with enough bite to dissuade Pyongyang from building a nuclear bomb depend on China 鈥� which, on this issue, is undependable.聽
As Chinese turn tourist, some visit an unfamiliar land: their own countryIncreasingly curious about places that are off the beaten path in their own vast nation, the Chinese are using digital tools to book visits with domestic farmers and other villagers that, until now, have rarely benefited from China鈥檚 booming tourist economy.
North Korea's 'higher level' nuclear test sparks condemnationNorth聽Korea's聽boast of a technologically game-changing nuclear test defied both tough international sanctions and long-standing diplomatic pressure to curb its nuclear ambitions.
Amid bumpy Asia trip, Obama finds oasis in talking with young peoplePresident Obama shed his tie and rolled up his sleeves to talk to young leaders from around Southeast Asia. He has made such meetings a feature of his 11 trips to the region.
Philippine president regrets offensive remark towards ObamaDuterte said that while his "strong comments" in response "elicited concern and distress, we also regret it came across as a personal attack on the U.S. president."
Should Obama meet with Philippines' Duterte?President Obama is reconsidering plans to meet with Rodrigo Duterte after the Filipino president lashed out at the US leader for criticism of Duterte's extrajudicial killings.
Will North Korea's missile launch detract from G20 summit?The launch of three ballistic missiles is an unwanted distraction for world leaders attending the G20 summit in China.
Why anti-China sentiment is surging in Hong KongElections for the Hong Kong Legislative Council were held Sunday with near-record turnout in the city. Many are voting for younger, more democratic candidates who want to become more independent from increasingly authoritative mainland China.
Voters turn out in force for crucial Hong Kong electionThis is Hong Kong's most crucial election since the handover from Britain in 1997.
