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Tokyo 2020: No nuclear worries for IOCTokyo was awarded the 2020 summer Olympics, with the International Olympic Committee convinced that continued leaks from a nuclear power plant in Fukushima are no threat to safety.
Australia's ruling party on edge as voters head to polls SaturdayOpinion polls suggest it doesn't look good for the current Australian government ahead of this weekend's general election.聽The economy, asylum policy, and carbon tax are key issues.
Blackface Dunkin' Donuts ad in Thailand brings racism accusationFair-skinned teen turns black or 'chocolate' in TV commercial yanked this week. Donut giant is on the defensive.聽
India's land acquisition bill passes: A win for the economy?India approved land reforms on Thursday that boost farmers' rights but are opposed by other businesses who say the new law won't help the sinking economy.
North Korea looks ready to talk about detained US citizenToday the US diplomat is slated to arrive in Pyongyang to secure the release of Kenneth Bae, the 海角大神 missionary and tour guide who was sentenced to 15 years of hard labor.
Bo Xilai's trial ends, but victims unheardThe trial of high-flying Chinese politician Bo Xilai closed this week after days of dramatic testimony - none of which came from victims of corruption.
Asia pivot: US to sell attack helicopters to Indonesia in $500 million dealAnalysts say the deal would tighten military ties between Washington and Jakarta. But human rights activists are concerned about what the helicopters could be used for.
From Myanmar to China, the cinema industry tests the limits of censorshipMyanmar's once-celebrated film industry is enjoying a revival after years of funding shortages and suffocating censorship, highlighting a quiet effort that could change Asia.
New Fukushima leak puts spotlight on plant operator - againTepco, the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant operator has a complex battle ahead as it navigates global concern about making聽the plant and surrounding area safe.
Bo Xilai: China trial frowns on rising leader known for charisma, popular styleThe disgraced Chinese political star is on trial for accepting bribes, corruption, and abuse of power. While graft in China is not unusual, Bo Xilai's case is.聽
Bo Xilai trial: In streets of Dalian, echoes of a fallen star's rise to powerAs China gets set for the trial of the disgraced high-flying politician, it聽may hinge on economic crimes he is alleged to have committed in the city of Dalian, where he was mayor.
Oklahoma shooting spurs soul-searching in Australia over gun controlOklahoma shooting:聽Christopher Lane was shot and killed in a random drive-by shooting as he was jogging along a street in the normally sleepy town of Duncan, Oklahoma.- Teach about sex? Attitudes start to shift - slowly -聽in China.Li Yinhe never thought she'd be allowed to host a safe-sex talk at her workplace. Despite cultural taboos, she hopes to introduce safe-sex ed in schools across China.
- Hong Kong weighs the importance of its last farmsConcerns over the safety of imported food from China 鈥� Hong Kong's largest supplier 鈥� have many criticizing a new plan to turn much of the last of its farmland into apartments.
China cracks down on critics Beijing vows to end corruption 鈥� but on its own terms.
Where's Bo Xilai? Chinese wait 鈥� and wait 鈥� for scandal-laced trial to begin.China's leaders have reason to tread carefully: The fallen political star still has influential fans 鈥� and his trial could pose an uncomfortable challenge to President Xi's authority.
FocusChina's city in the sky: just a fantasy?Outsized ambition undergirds a Chinese billionaire's project to create a city in a building that聽most residents would never need to leave.
Focus'Skyscraper curse' may portend a Chinese economic bustIt may not be a scientifically validated theory, but economic declines have often followed record-breaking buildings around the world.
FocusChina's building debate: How high is too high?Tall buildings are a status symbol; more than 250 taller than 650 feet are聽in the works across China.
Could city farming be a solution for Bangkok鈥檚 urban poor?A group of nutritional experts say the trend could be harnessed to improve access to food for Thailand鈥檚 growing numbers of urban poor.聽