Opposition Leader On Sanctions
2009-08-17
Burma’s main opposition leader dismisses reports that she might support an easing of sanctions against the country’s military junta.
Kim's Palaces, Via Google Earth
2009-08-17
The luxurious residences of North Korea's leaders stand in stark contrast to reports of the hardships endured by the majority of the country's population.
Clashes Over Quake Trial
2009-08-13
Chinese writer Tan Zuoren goes on trial, and supporters say his plan to issue an independent report on last year's deadly earthquake is the reason.
China Told To Ease Curbs
2009-08-13
The World Trade Organization calls for China to loosen import restrictions, but will anything change?
Senator Secures Prisoner's Release
2009-08-13
A U.S. Senator has secured the release of an American prisoner held in connection with the sentencing of Burma’s most prominent opposition leader.
Burma's Blood Money
2009-08-12
Patients say Burmese hospitals routinely charge them for donated blood.
Three Tibetans Sentenced
2009-08-12
Three protesters are handed prison terms, as Chinese authorities maintain strict controls inside Tibet.
Cambodian Sentence Upheld
2009-08-12
Rights groups condemn an appeals court ruling against a newspaper director who reported alleged corruption.
Cambodian Sentence Upheld
2009-08-12
Rights groups condemn an appeals court ruling against a newspaper director who reported alleged corruption.
More North Korea Sanctions
2009-08-11
The U.S. Treasury Department tightens the financial noose around North Korea's deadly weapons program.
Portrait of a Determined Leader
2009-08-11
Burma democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi has spent 14 of the last 20 years in house arrest. On August 11, she was convicted by a prison court of breaching the ...
Petitioner's Rape Claims 'Ignored'
2009-08-10
A petitioner who claims she was raped in custody is sent to a mental hospital, and reporters who covered the charge are investigated.
Senator To Visit Burma
2009-08-07
U.S. Senator Jim Webb announces a visit to Burma, as officials reassess policy toward the isolated Southeast Asian country.
No Bill from North Korea
2009-08-07
Pyongyang hasn't sought reimbursement for expenses related to keeping two U.S. journalists in custody.
China 'Responsible' for Riots
2009-08-06
With trials planned in connection with deadly riots in Urumqi, exiled Uyghur leader Rebiya Kadeer calls for leniency.
Film Captures Families’ Pain
2009-08-04
Two young Korean-Americans make a documentary about families forcibly separated after the Korean War.
Pardoned by North Korea
2009-08-04
A special pardon is issued to two detained U.S. journalists after former U.S. President Bill Clinton meets with North Korea's leader. Will Clinton's visit open ...
Kadeer Rejects Letters
2009-08-03
The woman Chinese authorities blame for inciting deadly violence last month rejects letters condemning her allegedly written by her relatives.
China's Numbers Questioned
2009-08-03
China’s National Bureau of Statistics blasts charges that its reporting of economic growth is inaccurate.
Burma Trial Verdict Delayed
2009-07-31
A Burmese court delays the verdict against opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi, amid mounting international criticism.
'We All Want Democracy'
2009-07-30
A rare glimpse of the lower ranks of Burma’s military, seen through the eyes of an active-duty sergeant.
Lawyers Hail Rights Ruling
2009-07-30
A recent court decision could pave the way for new legislation on calculating the value of human life in China.