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Thailand court ousts prime minister, making more turmoil likelyThailand has a new prime minister. So how long will he last?
Next stop Pyongyang? Check your North Korea travel appThe first comprehensive travel guide to North Korea's tourist sites launches today. Tourists can only visit the reclusive country on group tours. Some question the ethics of such visits.
Knife attack at Chinese train station injures sixThe knife attack in the southern city of Guangzhou was the third such incident since March. Suspicion has fallen on China's Uighur minority, though facts are thin on the ground.
China vows to avoid 'colonial' path in Africa. What will it do instead?On a four-nation Africa tour, Chinese premier Li Keqiang said there are some 'growing pains' in the China-Africa relationship and indicated a concern for social development in Africa.聽
Japan's first lady challenges ... her husband's views?Prime Minister Abe鈥檚 wife, Akie, has become an unusually public first lady 鈥� one who is unafraid to share views on everything from LGBT issues to the sales tax that often differ from those of her husband.
US, Philippines boost military ties. Why now?A new defense agreement will strengthen the US military presence in the Philippines, a former US colony. The move comes amid tension in the region over China's claims in the South China Sea.
China bans web streaming of popular US TV shows. So who's watching?The surprise ban on 'The Big Bang Theory' and three other American shows may reflect resistance by state-owned broadcasters to the loss of young audiences to streaming websites.聽
In Tokyo, Obama plays up solidarity with JapanObama said the US would defend Japan in any conflict with China over the Senkaku islands. His trip has targeted better relations with Prime Minister Abe, whose comments about Japan's World War II history have caused strains.
Obama's Japan visit kicks off with dreams of sushiBefore tackling weightier matters, Obama and Prime Minister Abe dined at a 10-seat restaurant where the world's top sushi chef decides the menu 鈥� and you don't want to know the cost.
Volunteers find scenes of hope, despair at S. Korea ferry siteVolunteers from across Korea are assisting relatives of missing passengers on the capsized Sewol ferry. Many are asking why high-tech Korea couldn't respond more quickly to the disaster.
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.