Topic: Asia

Opinion: How China and the US can boost the global economy

China must allow currency to rise. The US must boost savings.

Opinion: Obama, China, and wishful thinking about American jobs

The disconnect between production and consumption threatens both China and America.

Talk to the Editor for November 19: American foreign policy

Obama in Korea: warmer welcome than in China, Japan?

Obama is expected to receive a warm welcome in South Korea, where top issues on agenda are North Korea talks and a free trade agreement.

Obama on critical trip to Asia – but will he read Sarah Palin's new book?

Sarah Palin's new book, "Going Rogue," will be a huge seller, but sadly President Obama has no plans to read it.

Opinion: The Fed is foolishly weakening the dollar

Devaluing the dollar is spoiling global economic recovery. The Fed and President Obama must reject easy money and ever-larger deficits.

Did 2008 Wenchuan quake strike because China filled a reservoir?

Water from the Zipingpu Reservoir in China stressed two nearby faults in ways that hastened the 2008 Wenchuan earthquake by tens to hundreds of years, scientists say.

Opinion: Obama's mission impossible with China

His challenge: form a working partnership with a resurgent nation that eschews international leadership.

Leonid meteor shower... Yawn, is it time yet?

The Leonid meteor shower gets underway at 3:30am

Iran nuclear program faces setback from Russian reactor delay

A portion of Iran's nuclear program – a $1 billion reactor being built by Russia at Bushehr – hit a snag on Monday with Moscow announcing that construction will be delayed beyond the end of this year.

Leonid meteor shower times: When you should look skyward

In 2009, the Leonid meteor shower will strike between 3:30 a.m. and 5:30 a.m. Eastern time.

APEC leaders: no climate change deal at Copenhagen

President Obama and other APEC leaders agreed there wasn't enough time to reach an agreement on climate change at the Copenhagen summit next month.

Obama's Asia trip: In Singapore, a focus on US staying power

On the second stop of Obama's Asia trip, the president will meet with the 10 ASEAN leaders in a region that welcomes the US presence as a counterbalance to China.

Obama meets Japan's Hatoyama, stressing equal partnership

Obama, in first stop of his Asia trip, addressed the thorny issue of a US military base in Okinawa. Despite recent tensions, Obamamania is still strong in Japan.

Obama China trip: human rights activists face detention, warnings

As President Obama meets Chinese leaders and conducts youth forums, activists call on the US to take a tougher line with China on human rights.

Newly assertive Japan to test Obama

As China rises and the dollar falls, the US ally seeks more independence, but not less security, from America. Tokyo is the first stop on the president's Asia tour.

Afghanistan war: Brown's call signals NATO ready to boost forces

Britain's Gordon Brown on Friday called on NATO countries to send 5,000 more troops for Afghanistan war. It's one sign that NATO may be willing to commit more forces to that war than expected.

Eikenberry memos echo Obama's own concerns about Afghanistan

The US ambassador to Afghanistan, Karl Eikenberry, has cautioned Obama against sending more troops to the country, saying the government of President Hamid Karzai is too corrupt.

Obama's two-part message on his week-long trip to Asia

Obama will say that Asia is crucial to answering the world's major challenges – although the US intends to remain a leader across Asia. The president visits Japan, Singapore, China, and South Korea starting Friday.

Veterans Day: Michelle Obama launches community network for vets

Michelle Obama launches Mission Serve, a network aimed at linking veterans to community service groups, as part of efforts to aid their transition to civilian life. President Obama and the first lady honored veterans' service Wednesday.

The Monitor's View: On his trip, will Obama reset the Asian order?

Bids by Japan and China for regional influence are reminders of the reason for US preeminence.

Was clash of North, South Korean navies timed to Obama visit?

South Korea accused North Korea of entering its waters and ignoring warning shots, charges the North denies.

Opinion: Obama, West, reread Fukuyama to the end, and look East

The Western footprint on the world is about to get a whole lot smaller.

What's behind rising oil prices?

A weak US dollar has sent investors to oil, pushing up crude prices over the past few months. That means higher gasoline prices this Thanksgiving.

The secret life of ancient trees

An ancient evergreen tree reveals its secret life to scientists, helping them decode climate history.