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Can UNESCO save traditional Japanese cuisine?Japanese cuisine is up for distinction as a UNESCO intangible cultural asset at a time when Japanese diets are becoming more Western, posing challenges for its culture and its economy. 聽
In Tokyo, Biden sends strong signal to ChinaThe US vice president reiterated American support for its ally Japan and concern over China's new air defense zone on the first leg of his Asian trip.
Police play pivotal role in Thai clashesOpposition leaders are targeting the police in a bid to escalate their week-long protests before an expected timeout by Thursday for the king's birthday, a public holiday.
Under MacArthur's gaze, a Filipino nun sees hope in Tacloban's ruinsA Filipino nun tries to rebuild her stricken collective amid the ruins of Typhoon Haiyan, where the statue of Gen. Douglas MacArthur is one of the few structures still standing.
In Philippines, tough choices for 'Taclo-Nam' communityAmid the whirl of the international relief effort, residents of Tacloban are trying to figure out what comes next. The hard part will come when the world's attention fades.
As China's one-child policy fades, new challenges lie aheadThe 'side effects' of what was long a pillar of Chinese policy have been severe. But Chinese families' responses to the shift may surprise.
Is China's air defense zone a game changer?Beijing's declaration of an air defense zone could further harm relations with Japan, but some military experts question China's enforcement capabilities.
Pigs, plants, or coconuts? Filipino farmers weigh trade-offsMore than 1 million farmers were hit by Haiyan, which spared major economic centers but devastated areas of rice and coconut production.
US Korea war veteran pulled off plane in PyongyangMerrill Newman of Palo Alto, California may have argued about the Korean war during a trip to the North that was a lifelong dream. Regime may use this for domestic consumption.
USS George Washington: warship turned floating aid hub serves 18,000 meals dailyThe US military's aid relief to The Philippines is led by the USS George Washington, where airplanes and sonar systems have been removed to provide space for supplies.
First Chinese-American ambassador to China, much liked, steps down earlyGary Locke's low-key style made him popular among ordinary Chinese, despite US-China spats. He leaves next month so his kids can start high school in Seattle.聽
Filipinos tap into social media know-how for relief effortsThe Philippines is one of the most social media-savvy countries in Southeast Asia, and Filipinos are rallying their online networks to help victims of typhoon Haiyan.
In remote villages, typhoon aid comes from far-flung Filipino familiesVillages on Easter Samar, where Typhoon Haiyan first landed, are still difficult for aid organizations to reach. Families rely on relatives to bring food and water from other islands.
Taiwan kicks out Gambian ambassador after recognition withdrawnGambia withdrew diplomatic recognition of Taiwan on Friday, prompting Taiwan to kick out the country's ambassador today. China claims it had no role in Gambia's decision.
US-Philippines military ties bolster typhoon relief workAs US personnel continue to flow into The Philippines, they are finding familiar faces and practices courtesy of a longstanding military relationship between the two countries.
Filipinos reach out to typhoon evacuees as US relief effort moves into high gearA military parade ground in Manila is crowded with city residents offering aid to refugees from devastated areas such as Tacloban, where 16 countries were flying in over the weekend to help, according to a US military official.聽
In Indonesia, an Afghan refugee family鈥檚 uneasy odysseyMany refugees stuck in Indonesia are facing tough decisions as their host government grows wary and Australia tightens access.聽
China eases one-child policy. Why now?China will allow couples to have two children if one of them is an only child, the state news agency announced today.聽
Bill Clinton urges reconciliation in surprise trip to MyanmarThe president who put sanctions on Myanmar is now bringing his global foundation to work in the country.
Slammed for being stingy, China boosts aid to PhilippinesChina's initial offer of $100,000 struck many as politically motivated by tensions in the South China Sea between the two countries.