US Hails ‘Positive Steps’ But Urges More Attention to Human Rights in Uzbekistan Uzbekistan's detention of a human rights activist and the extension of another activist's prison term drew criticism from the United… 03/08/2017 Aimas
Families of Afghans Killed on Syrian Front Get Free Housing in Iran Authorities in Iran have handed over keys for dozens of apartments to families of Afghan Shi'ite fighters killed fighting on… 03/07/2017 Aimas
Chinese Telecom to Pay US $892M for Violating Iran Sanctions A Chinese telecommunications company has agreed to pay $892 million for violating U.S. sanctions on Iran, settling a case that… 03/07/2017 Aimas
China’s Industry Plan Hit by Fears of Wrongful Investments, Tech Thefts China is trying to implement an ambitious "Made in China, 2025" plan to upgrade technology and product quality in a… 03/07/2017 Aimas
Wahaha Boss Sees US Suffering More in Any Trade War with China The chairman of China's biggest beverage maker, Hangzhou Wahaha Group, said the United States would suffer more in any trade… 03/07/2017 Aimas
Malaysia, North Korea Escalate Diplomatic Battle With Travel Bans Malaysia is barring all North Koreans, including diplomats and embassy staff, from leaving the country, while North Korea is banning… 03/07/2017 Aimas
Deadly Clashes Hit Kokang Region in Myanmar’s Northern Shan State At least 30 people died during fighting in Laukkai Monday between Myanmar army forces and armed fighters from ethnic groups.… 03/07/2017 Aimas
Tillerson to Tackle North Korea as Nuclear Threat on First Trip to Asia The United States is rallying regional allies and partners to take urgent steps to address the North Korean nuclear and… 03/07/2017 Aimas
Afghan Family Detained at Los Angeles Airport to be Freed An Afghan family with special visas that has been detained since arriving in Los Angeles last week will be freed,… 03/07/2017 Aimas
Corruption, Lack of Opportunities Challenge Job Growth in China’s Rust Belt As China’s economy slows to growth rates not seen in more than a quarter of century, the country’s Communist Party… 03/06/2017 Aimas
China Taking Political Risks for Economic Reforms, Foreign Investments China is responding to international criticism that it gives favorable treatment to state-owned enterprises (SOEs) while neglecting of the needs… 03/06/2017 Aimas
China’s Congress Meeting Brings Crackdown on Critics Chinese authorities have shut down activist Ye Haiyan's blogs and forced her to move from one city to another. Left… 03/06/2017 Aimas
South Korea Special Prosecutor: President, Friend Received Bribes From Samsung South Korea's special prosecutor says the president and a close friend are suspected of taking bribes from Samsung. Special prosecutor… 03/06/2017 Aimas
Afghan Woman Overcomes Opposition to Excel at Martial Arts The Chinese martial art wushu, also known as kung fu, is taking hold in Kabul, thanks to Seema Azimi, a… 03/06/2017 Aimas
Tourism Boom for ASEAN Economies, Buoyed by Rising Middle Class Asia’s tourism industry is booming, buoyed by rising incomes, low-cost air transport, and China’s growing outbound market. But analysts say… 03/06/2017 Aimas
Japan’s Emperor Pays Respects to Thailand’s Late King Japanese Emperor Akihito paid his respects to the late Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej on Sunday, arriving in Bangkok following a… 03/05/2017 Aimas
Philippine Marines Find Remains of Beheaded German Hostage Philippine troops have found the remains of a German hostage who was beheaded by Abu Sayyaf militants in the country's… 03/05/2017 Aimas
Macau Legislators at China’s Parliament Ask Kim Jong Who? The killing of the estranged half-brother of North Korea's leader who had been living in the Chinese territory of Macau… 03/05/2017 Aimas
After Bombs, Pakistan Tightens Security for Rare Major Cricket Match Pakistan tightened security in the city of Lahore ahead of a hugely anticipated final of its domestic cricket league on… 03/05/2017 Aimas
Taliban Kills 6 Afghan Security Forces Near Kunduz Officials in Afghanistan’s troubled northern Kunduz province say an overnight insurgent attack has left at least six national security force… 03/05/2017 Aimas