Angry Afghans Protest in Kabul Against Election "Fraud"
KABUL (DPA) — Thousands of protesters marched in Kabul Friday against what they saw as fraud in the June 14 presidential election run-off.
UNESCO To Help Myanmar List Monuments in Ancient Bagan City
YANGON (DPA) — UNESCO would help Myanmar update its inventories of the ancient capital Bagan, an important initial step to safeguarding the site, the government said Friday.
Beijing Official Promises More Exchanges With Taiwanese
TAIPEI (DPA) — More exchanges should take place between mainland China and people from Taiwan's diverse backgrounds, Beijing's top official on Taiwan affairs said Friday, on the third day of his first visit to the island.
"Voluntourism" in Cambodian Orphanages Comes at a Cost
By Kate Bartlett
160 Dead And Thousands Displaced by Taliban Offensive in Afghan South
KABUL (DPA) — 160 people have died and thousands displaced by clashes between Taliban militants and Afghan security forces in four volatile districts in the country's south, officials said Wednesday.
Beijing's Top Official for Taiwan Visits Island For First Time
TAIPEI (DPA) — Beijing's top official on Taiwan affairs made his first visit to the territory Wednesday, where he was met with a mixed reception from the public.
Obama Names Next US Commander For Afghanistan
WASHINGTON (DPA) — US President Barack Obama nominated General John Campbell to be the next commander of US and international forces in Afghanistan, the Department of Defense announced late Tuesday.
South Korean Prime Minister Nominee Quits Over Alleged Japan Comments
SEOUL (DPA) — South Korea's expected next prime minister, Moon Chang Keuk, withdrew his nomination Tuesday after being accused of holding pro-Japanese views, a news report said.
