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Asia Pacific | 06/24/09
The arrest of writer Liu Xiaobo fits a pattern of increasingly harsh measures against independent voices, human rights groups say.
Asia Pacific | 06/24/09
Residents suspect the involvement of widely resented security forces. But protests may not derail the relative peace of recent years.
Asia Pacific | 06/23/09
Thailand and Singapore have longstanding military ties with America but also trade with Burma, where the vessel is headed.
Asia Pacific | 06/17/09
Beijing stipulates that $586 billion in stimulus funds be spent only on Chinese goods
Asia Pacific | 06/17/09
In South, decisive tone of 'joint vision' is seen as sending a strong message to the North.
Daily Update > Terrorism & Security | 06/19/09
The US deployed antimissile defense systems in response to reports that North Korea could launch a long-range missile toward the island early next month.
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