As Myanmar Reforms, Indonesia Offers Some Lessons
Recent sectarian strife in Myanmar threatens the country's nascent democratic reforms. Not so long ago, Indonesia faced similar challenges. Now, it's a thriving democracy.READ MORE
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'On Top Of The World' At 80: Japanese Climber Summits Everest
A Japanese mountaineer has become the oldest person to conquer Mount Everest, as Yuichiro Miura, 80, reached the peak Thursday morning. The feat marks Miura's third time atop Mount Everest. As in 2008, Miura's accomplishment is in danger of being surpassed by rival climber Min Bahadur Sherchan, 81.READ MORE
'On Top Of The World' At 80: Japanese Climber Summits Everest
Miura's accomplishment is in danger of being surpassed by Nepalese climber Min Bahadur Sherchan, 81.READ MORE
North Korea Sends Special Envoy To China Amid Tensions
Relations between the countries have soured over North Korea's nuclear program.READ MORE
China's Artist Provocateur Explores New Medium: Heavy Metal
Ai Weiwei has created a protest song and video out of his 81 days in police detention.READ MORE
Gandhi Artifacts Could Fetch Steep Prices At Auction
A pair of sandals, a shawl and a drinking cup are going under the hammer in the U.K.READ MORE
China Builds Museums, But Filling Them Is Another Story
China has been constructing museums with abandon, opening about 100 annually in recent years.READ MORE
Court Backs Withholding 'Potent' Images Of Bin Laden's Body
A conservative watchdog group had sought the release of the classified images.READ MORE
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Socks Are Optional As Pakistan Grapples With Power Cuts
Amid blackouts, air conditioners are banned — but government workers don't have to wear socks.READ MORE
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Beijing Angry Over North Korea's Seizure Of Chinese Fishermen
Chinese media report North Korea is demanding nearly $100,000 for the release of the boat and crew.READ MORE
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Children Of China's Wealthy Learn Expensive Lessons
Some super-rich Chinese are sending their kids to weekend classes to learn how to deal with money.READ MORE
Mother Of India Gang-Rape Victim Faces Suspects In Court
She broke down and pleaded with the court, "Please bring justice for my daughter."READ MORE
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Documenting Life Beyond The Killing Fields
Pete Pin explores the Cambodian diaspora in hopes of healing wounds left by the Khmer Rouge regime.READ MORE
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Are Buddhist Monks Involved In Myanmar's Violence?
Buddhist monks, widely viewed as pacifists, are part of the rising Buddhist nationalism in Myanmar.READ MORE
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Wal-Mart Has Its Own Plan To Help Bangladeshi Garment Workers
The U.S. giant has declined to join European retailers in a separate legally binding plan.READ MORE
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Pffff: Hong Kong's Six-Story Rubber Ducky's Been Deflated
See before and after photos. But fear not, ducky fans. The floating work of art will be reinflated.READ MORE
The Legacy Of Gen. Ridgway And America's War In Korea
The war ended where it began, says Victor Davis Hanson, but it let South Korean democracy flourish.READ MORE
