Topic: Asia

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Airport clash grounds Thailand

The tug of war is stranding tourists and raising fears of escalating violence. The military denies rumors of an imminent coup, while the king remains silent.

Continuity in wartime behind Obama’s decision on Gates

Keeping the Defense secretary allows Obama's team to move quickly on a foreign-policy challenges.

Surprise company on a 'solo' trip

Several encounters revealed he wasn't really traveling alone.

The French and Indian War

Dimming hope for European auto giants

The industry seeks help, but analysts wonder if falling demand can be reversed before makers resort to deep job cuts.

Our first century

A mandate to 'lighten' still drives the Monitor at the dawn of its second 100 years.

Obama acting increasingly presidential

Not 'a minute to waste' in addressing economic woes, the president-elect says.

Developing countries vow to shut door on Big Tobacco

150-plus nations agreed this weekend to cut lobbyists' ties to government.

Doubt greets IMF bailout offers

The fund seeks to soften effects of the financial collapse, but many Asian leaders – citing bad advice from the '97 crisis – are wary of conditions attached to assistance.

USA

Korean demilitarized zone now a wildlife haven

Now there’s a move to keep it that way – and perhaps bring North and South Korea closer together.

Reporters on the Job

US colleges regain luster for foreigners

After a post-9/11 drop-off, the State Department has taken steps to ease foreigners' concerns.

In Beijing, author treads fine line as she tells Tibet's story

Woeser has sued the government, investigated Tibet's March uprising, and flouted the official line about Tibet.

G-20 leaders agree to next economic steps

They pledge a more coordinated response to the global financial crisis, including stronger regulation.

Japan's $1 trillion to the rescue?

Ahead of the G-20 summit on the financial crisis, many are eyeing Japan's huge foreign reserves. But Tokyo is reluctant to use them on struggling nations.

With crisis spreading, G-20 leaders eye quick relief

The G-20 nations, representing most of the world's economy and population, are convening with the knowledge that they will sink or swim together.

Farming superpower Brazil spreads its know-how

It is bringing the technologies of tropical farming to other parts of Latin America, and to Africa and Asia.

World

In Australia, bid to help trafficking victims

At country's only dedicated safe house, women learn to rebuild their lives after being tricked into sex slavery.

Opinion: After Bush: How to repair US alliances

Bush's exit won't suddenly fix things. Both sides need to step up.

Indonesia fights its reputation for graft

An elite government agency is nabbing offenders in one of the world's most corrupt countries.

China acts to stem the tide of officials fleeing with cash

As many as 10,000 corrupt government officials have fled China with $100 billion.

French assertiveness on credit crisis jars Europe

A spirit of cooperation is tested ahead of a crucial series of meetings to prepare for a Nov. 15 US summit.