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Family Plea for Missing Lawyer

2009-11-26

Relatives demand to know what has happened to one of China's top civil rights lawyers.

Xinjiang Unity Law 'Flawed'

2009-11-24

Legislation drafted in the wake of deadly ethnic violence in China's northwest is said to miss the mark.

People Power in Guangzhou

2009-11-24

Middle-class protesters in southern China mobilize against a planned waste incinerator.

Rights Activist Gets Three Years

2009-11-23

A jail term handed down to a Chinese activist prompts a clash.

Bosses Blamed for Blast

2009-11-23

An investigation says bosses at a Chinese mine are responsible for a deadly accident.

Cantonese Protest Incinerator

2009-11-23

Authorities in southern China delay plans to build an incinerator amid protests.

Defector Describes Graft, Torture

2009-11-22

An elite North Korean defector says bribery is just business as usual.

Cham Muslims Homeless After Fire

2009-11-20

A fire in Cambodia's capital leaves hundreds of ethnic Muslims homeless.

Obama Leaves, Activists Tried

2009-11-20

Chinese authorities in Sichuan move against two activists.

Battle for North Korea's Resources

2009-11-19

North Korea may curb mining ventures with China to develop its own industry.

Asylum for Activist's Family

2009-11-19

The wife and children of a jailed Chinese activist are granted U.S. asylum.

Prize for Red Lantern Author

2009-11-19

The Chinese author of a novel about the Cultural Revolution wins a coveted Asian literary award.

Lawyers, Activists Denied Access

2009-11-18

Chinese rights lawyers and petitioners were closely watched and prevented from meeting with U.S. President Barack Obama during his visit to Beijing.

Obama Calls for Tibet Talks

2009-11-18

U.S. President Barack Obama calls on Beijing to restart talks with the Tibetan government-in-exile.


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