North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has been awarded the title of marshal, formally becoming the country’s top military leader. State media announced the move in a brief special message Wednesday. It comes after a shakeup of the military’s leadership this week, which included the departure of Ri Yong Ho, North Korea’s top military figure […]
Foreign Students Struggling to Make Friends in US: Study
Posted July 18th, 2012 at 3:25 am (UTC-5)
As the number of foreign students attending colleges and universities in the United States continues to grow, but a recent study suggests many are struggling to make friends with their American classmates. The study in the Journal of International and Intercultural Communication suggests 38 percent of international students in the U.S. have no close American […]
Frenchman Linked to Bo Xilai Scandal Flies to China
Posted July 18th, 2012 at 1:40 am (UTC-5)
A French architect held in Cambodia for more than a month has been released and flown to China, where he is wanted as a witness in connection with the country’s biggest political scandal in year. Cambodian officials said Wednesday that Patrick Devillers boarded a flight late Tuesday under is own free will. Devillers was arrested […]
Kim Jong Un Named Marshal of North Korea
Posted July 17th, 2012 at 11:40 pm (UTC-5)
North Korea says leader Kim Jong Un has been promoted to marshal, the country’s highest military rank. State media announced the move in a brief special message Wednesday. It comes after a shakeup of the military’s leadership this week, which included the departure of Ri Yong Ho, North Korea’s top military figure and a key […]
Activists Call for Global Pressure on China After Tibetan’s Suicide
Posted July 17th, 2012 at 4:00 pm (UTC-5)
The London-based rights group Free Tibet says the death of an 18-year-old Tibetan monk in a self-immolation protest in southwest China Tuesday should prompt international pressure on Beijing to “let Tibetans decide their own future.” In a written statement, Free Tibet director Stephanie Brigden said Tuesday’s suicide of Lobsang Lozin in Sichuan province shows that […]
Aung San Suu Kyi to Accept Award in US
Posted July 17th, 2012 at 9:25 am (UTC-5)
A U.S.-based advocacy group says Burmese democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi will travel to New York in September to receive its Global Citizen Award. A spokeswoman for the Atlantic Council tells VOA the opposition leader will receive the award “in person.” The trip will mark Aung San Suu Kyi’s first trip to the United […]
US Group Invites Aung San Suu Kyi to Receive Award
Posted July 17th, 2012 at 6:35 am (UTC-5)
A U.S.-based advocacy group has invited Burmese democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi to New York to accept an award for global citizenship. The Atlantic Council says it will honor Aung San Suu Kyi on September 21 with its Global Citizen Award. The group cited her “unwavering devotion to democracy and human rights,” calling her […]
Fitch Sees ‘Soft-Landing’ for China
Posted July 17th, 2012 at 5:40 am (UTC-5)
A leading credit-rating agency says the Chinese economy will likely see a “soft-landing” as its growth continues to slow, but warns Beijing against relying too heavily on investment to stimulate growth. Fitch Ratings said in a report Tuesday it does not foresee China’s economy slowing sharply in the upcoming period, despite official figures last week […]
North Korea Names New Army Vice Marshall
Posted July 17th, 2012 at 1:10 am (UTC-5)
North Korea has named a new vice marshal of its army, continuing a reorganization of the country’s military leadership. State media says the Central Military Commission of the Workers’ Party and the National Defense Commission promoted Hyon Yong Chol to the post. Little is known about Hyon, who was elevated to the rank of general […]
Burmese Democracy Leader to Visit US, Accept Award
Posted July 16th, 2012 at 7:55 pm (UTC-5)
A U.S.-based advocacy group has announced that Burmese democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi will visit the United States in September to accept an award for global citizenship. The New York-based Atlantic Council issued a statement Monday saying Aung San Suu Kyi is one of four people to be honored September 21 with its Global […]
