All Asia Pacific
Hundreds missing after South Korean ferry sinks, triggering rescue effortThe passenger ferry set sail Tuesday evening for Jeju, a southern resort island. Many of those aboard were students from a high school outside Seoul.
China's rulers ignore a fallen leader, 25 years after his death sparked tumultHu Yaobang was China's reformist leader in a period of political thawing. His death led to the Tiananmen Square demonstrations of 1989 and a bloody crackdown that remains a taboo topic.聽
Taiwan's sunflower protesters end parliament blockade with fighting wordsThe sit-in was sparked by a proposed service trade agreement with China and evolved into an ongoing headache for the Beijing-friendly government.聽
Indonesia's graft-busters to voters: No crooks in parliament, pleaseIndonesians vote Wednesday to elect a new parliament amid disillusionment over endemic corruption. Since 2002, 73 lawmakers have been convicted of graft.
At $36 million, 'chicken cup' cracks auction record for Chinese artA Shanghai art collector bought the rare Ming-era cup at an auction held today in Hong Kong, underscoring sky-high valuations for storied Chinese art objects.
Another South Korean superlative: Most draft dodgers in prisonSouth Korea's military draft makes no exemptions for conscientious objectors聽who face prison for refusing to serve. The majority of those imprisoned are Jehovah's Witnesses.
Missing jet: Indian Ocean 'pings' last, best hope for Flight MH370?A Chinese search ship has reported electronic signals from the area where the Malaysia Airlines missing jet is thought to have gone down. They鈥檙e the same frequency as the 鈥榖lack boxes.鈥�
History textbooks in crosshairs of Australia's curriculum warsConservative politicians in Australia have ordered a review of a new national curriculum they say imposes political correctness on shared historical events, such as the battle for Gallipoli.
China achieves ancient 'dream' of wealth and power. What's missing: respect.Q & A: China-hand Orville Schell talks on China's troubling nationalism, recent tensions with Japan, the Dalai Lama, Nobel-winner Liu Xiaobo, and China's unrequited craving for respect.聽
In China, angry protesters force government to reconsider chemical plantEnvironmental protests are spreading in China and are often successful in forcing authorities to reconsider their breakneck industrialization policies. But consultation is still lacking.
Is this the end of Japanese whaling?Japan is weighing its options after the International Court of Justice ordered a halt to Japan's whaling program Monday, saying Japan had failed to prove a scientific rationale.
Philippines stares down China in South China Sea disputeThe Philippines filed a legal case with the UN Sunday over contested islets,聽despite China's threats of retaliation for the campaign.聽
Seeking tech fixes for aid projects, Myanmar hold first hackathonLow phone penetration and spotty Internet access have held back Myanmar, previously called Burma, but foreign investment and aid could unlock its fledgling tech sector.聽
How US-Russia tensions boost BeijingChina believes that the clash between Russia and the West over Ukraine will draw Moscow closer to Beijing.聽
Protest over Myanmar census brings ethnic tensions to the foreAnti-census protesters attacked an international NGO office on Wednesday. The census allows ethnic minorities to self-identify in a country wracked by ethnic and religious divisions.聽
Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370: Aviation lawyers flock to ChinaAviation disaster lawyers from the US and China see opportunity for multimillion-dollar deals, but most families are not thinking about compensation yet.
Signs of thaw as Obama brings South Korea, Japan to the tablePresident Park and Prime Minister Abe met in The Hague with President Obama, who seeks a unified front in dealing with North Korea's nuclear weapons program. Sensitive historical issues were sidestepped.
Taiwan ejects protesters from government offices as frustration mountsRiot police moved Monday to end an occupation of cabinet offices in Taipei but a six-day sit-in at parliament continues. Protesters object to a trade services pact with China.聽
What happens to Chinese activists when a US first lady comes to visit?One prominent political critic is under police guard while Michelle Obama is in China. Other groups report no restrictions.
Why is Michelle Obama talking up education to the Chinese?Critics say the first lady is missing an important opportunity on her China visit to draw attention to issues like free speech and press freedom.
