Topic: Asia

Europe tries threats to open Burma (Myanmar) to aid

Leaders hope their charges of a crime against humanity will push the junta to expand relief efforts.

Interview: Jane Goodall embraces a broader mission

The noted primatologist has found that in order to save her beloved chimpanzees, she has to educate the people first.

A tree that quietly makes its mark

As Tadic seeks coalition, new hope for Serbia

The victory of his pro-EU party Sunday defied the Western view of Serbs as unwilling to let go of historical grievances. Now, a peaceful future seems possible.

Opinion: What would really rebuild Iraq

War has totally disrupted family, education, and culture.

Global scrutiny follows reports of Chinese nuclear base

The naval buildup on Hainan appears to be part of Beijing's long-range plan to increase its military presence, but the new base has alarmed neighboring countries and the US.

Sweet sorghum eyed for biofuel

Burma (Myanmar): An unbending junta still blocks aid

The military regime views foreign aid workers as potential spies or activists' allies.

Burma (Myanmar) aid logjam riles donors

UN members rejected a proposal Thursday to forgo junta permission and force aid in.

At Tokyo meeting, China and Japan lay groundwork for better ties

Ping pong and pandas buoyed the five-day visit, but tougher issues, such as disputes over energy exploration, went unresolved.

Junta in Burma (Myanmar) presses ahead with vote, rebuffs most aid efforts

Critics say the junta's May 10 constitutional referendum is meant to enshrine military rule. Pledges of assistance continued to grow Friday.

How aggression got such a bad name

A word that hangs over the history of Asia is a reminder that words don't always mean what their roots suggest they should.

In Japan, mounting anger over bread-and-butter issues

Rising prices, shortages of food items, and political gridlock spur calls for a quick election.

Chinese President Hu's visit to Japan boosts warming trend

Hu Jintao will play ping-pong and talk pandas and energy. The visit comes as strains over interpretations of history appear to be easing.

Will Burma (Myanmar) let world in for aid?

The junta sought international assistance quickly but has been slow to give visas to foreign aid workers.

Postcyclone challenge for Burma (Myanmar): deliver relief fast

The isolated junta sought outside aid as death toll projections topped 10,000.

Letters to the Editor

Readers write about US-Taiwan relations, Taiwan and Tibet, fire and farming, and algae in Vermont streams.

Taiwan's indigenous rights: enough?

Dwindling aboriginal groups enjoy many legal protections, but assimilation remains a looming threat.

What has driven up oil prices

Speculation and a falling dollar may now be as important as supply and demand, analysts say.

Preponed meetings and other time travels

A coinage from India may help us keep our schedules straight.

As world grasps for rice, Cambodia's success story

The rice-exporting country has seen a dramatic rebound thanks to years of agricultural research.

Whither Asia's pioneers of protest?

Corruption cases against Filipino President Arroyo haven't sparked another 'people power' revolt.

Iran takes goodwill tour to India

President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad stops in India Tuesday after visiting Pakistan and Sri Lanka on a trip aimed at inking energy deals and curbing the West's influence.

Schools use cash as an incentive to boost attendance and scores

Baltimore schools teach students about the stock market and let them keep money from their portfolios. Are cash rewards bribery or a creative way to inspire students?

Opinion: Biofuels can't feed starving people

Using crops for energy is a noble idea, but it's led to a hunger crisis.