A U.S.-based human rights group has released a report detailing how North Korea ranks its citizens based on their family’s loyalty to the Kim dynasty in what it says amounts to an oppressive political caste system. The study released Wednesday by the U.S. Committee for Human Rights in North Korea says all of the country’s […]
Study Details Political Caste System in North Korea
Posted June 6th, 2012 at 4:25 am (UTC-5)
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Regional Bloc Summit Focuses on Afghanistan, Economic Cooperation
Posted June 6th, 2012 at 3:25 am (UTC-5)
The future of Afghanistan is high on the agenda as the leaders of China, Russia and four central Asian states kick off an annual summit in Beijing on Wednesday. Ahead of the two-day meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, Chinese President Hu Jintao said he envisions the regional bloc playing a deeper role in Afghanistan […]
Google Warns Gmail Users of ‘State-Sponsored’ Cyber Attacks
Posted June 6th, 2012 at 2:35 am (UTC-5)
Internet giant Google is warning many users of its popular Gmail service that they may be the target of state-sponsored cyber attacks. The California-based company unveiled a new warning system Tuesday to alert Gmail users when it suspects “state-sponsored” attackers are attempting to compromise their accounts or computers using malicious software. Many China-based Gmail users […]
Regional Bloc Summit Focuses on Afghanistan, Economic Cooperation
Posted June 6th, 2012 at 12:35 am (UTC-5)
The future of Afghanistan is expected to be high on the agenda as the leaders of China, Russia and four central Asian states gather Wednesday for an annual summit in Beijing. Ahead of the two-day meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, Chinese President Hu Jintao said he envisions the regional bloc playing a deeper role […]
Russia, China Pledge to Boost Ties on Trade, Foreign Policy, Military
Posted June 5th, 2012 at 8:35 pm (UTC-5)
Russia and China have pledged to give priority to development of bilateral ties and to oppose foreign intervention in Syria. Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in China Tuesday for a three-day visit expected to focus on the Middle East, energy cooperation and regional trade policy. Mr. Putin, who is making his first trip to Asia […]
VOA Inks Deal with Burma on English-Language Programming
Posted June 5th, 2012 at 12:20 pm (UTC-5)
VOA director David Ensor has signed a deal with Burma under which Burmese state radio plans to start broadcasting short, VOA-produced English-language teaching programs. Ensor announced the groundbreaking agreement Tuesday from Burma’s administrative capital, Naypyitaw, where he is holding a series of meetings with senior members of the new, nominally civilian government. “(Burmese authorities) also […]
Putin in China to Cement Ties on Foreign Policy, Boost Trade
Posted June 5th, 2012 at 7:30 am (UTC-5)
Russian President Vladimir Putin is in China for a three-day visit expected to focus on the Middle East, energy cooperation and regional trade policy. Mr. Putin, who is making his first trip to Asia since starting his third term as president last month, met with Chinese President Hu Jintao on Tuesday. He will participate in […]
Putin in China to Cement Ties on Foreign Policy, Boost Trade
Posted June 5th, 2012 at 6:35 am (UTC-5)
Russian President Vladimir Putin has arrived in China for a three-day visit aimed at boosting trade and furthering cooperation on foreign policy issues such as Syria and Iran. Mr. Putin, who is making his first trip to Asia since starting his controversial third term as president last month, met with Chinese President Hu Jintao on […]
Burma State Media Offer Rare Praise of Aung San Suu Kyi
Posted June 5th, 2012 at 6:10 am (UTC-5)
Burmese state media have offered rare praise of longtime democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi, in an editorial that would have been unthinkable just months ago under the reforming country’s strict censorship laws. In an article entitled, “To the leaders who are the hope of Myanmar,” the New Light of Myanmar said Tuesday that the […]
China: Foreign Air Pollution Readings ‘Illegal’
Posted June 5th, 2012 at 4:35 am (UTC-5)
A senior Chinese environmental official says air pollution readings posted by foreign embassies are an unacceptable interference in Chinese internal affairs. The comments made Tuesday by Vice Environment Minister Wu Xiaoqing were a clear reference to the air quality readings posted regularly on the Twitter page of the U.S. Embassy in Beijing. Wu said only […]
