The man who could become Japan’s next prime minister met with the Dalai Lama Tuesday and called for freedom in Tibet, prompting an immediate protest by the Chinese government. Former prime minister Shinzo Abe, an outspoken nationalist who has been critical of Beijing, joined around 130 other parliamentarians in welcoming the exiled Tibetan spiritual leader […]
Japan’s Abe: We Want to Help the Suffering Tibet People
Posted November 13th, 2012 at 10:20 am (UTC-5)
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Death Toll from Burma Quake Rises to 26: Aid Group
Posted November 13th, 2012 at 10:20 am (UTC-5)
The death toll from a strong earthquake that struck northern Burma Sunday has risen to 26, more than twice as many as last reported. Red Cross officials said Tuesday that 230 people were injured and 12 others still missing as a result of the 6.8-magnitude quake that struck near Burma’s second biggest city, Mandalay. Several […]
Burma’s Aung San Suu Kyi Greeted Warmly in India
Posted November 13th, 2012 at 10:20 am (UTC-5)
Burmese democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi was greeted by a crowd of supporters as she arrived Tuesday in New Delhi, her first trip to India in four decades. The Nobel laureate will meet with Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and other top officials during her week-long visit. She will also visit her alma mater, […]
Rights Group Urges Obama to Address Human Rights Abuses in Cambodia
Posted November 13th, 2012 at 4:20 am (UTC-5)
Human Rights Watch is urging U.S. President Barack Obama to use his upcoming visit to Cambodia to call for an end to longstanding human rights abuses, including alleged extrajudicial killings, torture, and abductions. The New York-based rights group said in a report Tuesday over 300 people have been killed in politically motivated attacks in Cambodia […]
Rights Group Urges Obama to Address Human Rights Abuses in Cambodia
Posted November 13th, 2012 at 3:20 am (UTC-5)
Human Rights Watch is urging U.S. President Barack Obama to use his upcoming visit to Cambodia to call for an end to human rights abuses, including alleged extrajudicial killings in the Southeast Asian nation. The New York-based rights group said in a report Tuesday over 300 people have been killed in politically motivated attacks in […]
Clinton in Australia for Defense Summit
Posted November 13th, 2012 at 1:50 am (UTC-5)
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has arrived in Perth Australia for defense talks aimed at expanding military and political cooperation between the United States and Australia. Clinton will meet with Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard on Tuesday ahead of the annual summit. She will be joined by U.S. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta for the […]
China Promises New Approach on Industrial Development
Posted November 12th, 2012 at 1:15 pm (UTC-5)
The days of pursuing profits and growth no matter what the cost may be coming to an end in China. China’s minister for environmental protection said Monday all future industry projects will be required to include assessments of the risk they pose to social stability. Zhou Shengxian told reporters the change was motivated by growing […]
Dalai Lama on Self-Immolations: China Must Move Beyond Blame Game
Posted November 12th, 2012 at 10:10 am (UTC-5)
The Dalai Lama is speaking out about the growing number of Tibetans setting themselves on fire to protest Chinese rule. The Tibetan spiritual leader said Monday China needs to conduct a “serious investigation” into the self-immolations rather than just place the blame on him. The comments were first reported by Japan’s Kyodo News Agency. At […]
South Korean Prosecutors Probe Purchase of Presidential Retirement Home
Posted November 12th, 2012 at 5:35 am (UTC-5)
South Korean media say prosecutors have raided the offices of the Presidential Security Service, searching for evidence of wrong-doing in the purchase of a retirement home for President Lee Myung-bak. Yonhap reports that investigators are looking Monday for evidence of alleged irregularities in the purchase of a plot of land on the southern edge of […]
Global Treaty Set to Fight Illicit Tobacco Trade
Posted November 12th, 2012 at 5:00 am (UTC-5)
More than 170 countries have agreed on a new international treaty cracking down on the illegal tobacco trade. Representatives of governments and international organizations meeting Monday in Seoul, South Korea, unanimously approved the pact. The protocol creates a new global system requiring non-removable tracking codes on each pack of cigarettes. That is meant to make […]
