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Cambodian workers protest disrespect to late king
Angry garment factory workers have staged a protest demanding that a Chinese supervisor be punished for reportedly tearing up a poster of Cambodia's late former King Norodom Sihanouk. Japan, SKorea, US agree to coordinate on NKorea
Senior officials from the United States, South Korea and Japan have agreed to maintain close communications on North Korea's development of missiles and nuclear weapons. Foxconn admits using underage interns in China
Foxconn Technology Group -- the world's largest electronics manufacturer and supplier to companies like Apple, Samsung and Microsoft -- admitted that interns as young as 14 worked at one of its Chinese plants. Demand for palm oil, used in packaged food products, leaves orangutans at risk
One of the Sumatran orangutan’s richest habitats, an area of swampland containing the highest density of the red apes on the planet, is being illegally slashed and burned by palm oil companies to make way for palm oil plantations. Australia PM Julia Gillard holds talks with India PM Singh
Australian PM Julia Gillard is holding talks with Indian counterpart Manmohan Singh on the sale of uranium to India for its nuclear power programme. Japanese officials angry after 2 U.S. sailors arrested in Okinawa rape case
Japanese officials expressed outrage after two U.S. sailors were arrested over accusations that they raped a woman on the island of Okinawa, where the American military presence has generated long-simmering resentment. Oil prices rise after US jobless claims fall
The price of oil rose Friday after a big fall in U.S. unemployment benefit claims suggested some improvement in the world's biggest economy, raising expectations for increased demand for energy. Indonesia's Bali recalls horror of bombs 10 years on
A decade after twin bombs killed scores of tourists partying at two nightclubs on Indonesia's resort island of Bali, survivors and victims' families on Friday braved a fresh terrorism threat to remember those lost to the tragedy. Singapore economy contracts 1.5% but avoids recession
Singapore's economy contracted in the July to September period, but has narrowly avoided a technical recession. India's Karnataka told to release Cauvery water
India's Karnataka state has been told to release water from a disputed river to Tamil Nadu state. Japanese nuclear plant operator admits playing down risk
The operator of a Japanese nuclear power plant where a catastrophic accident was set off last year by a massive earthquake and tsunami acknowledged Friday that it had played down safety risks at the facility out of fear that they would lead to a plant shutdown. Toyota to Recall 7.4 Million Cars
Toyota is voluntarily recalling more than seven million vehicles worldwide, including some Yaris, Corolla and Camry models, over faulty window switches. Indonesia Warns of Threat Before Bali Anniversary
Indonesian police on Wednesday warned of a possible terrorist threat targeting dignitaries planning to commemorate Friday's 10th anniversary of the Bali bombings, raising the country's security alert to its highest level. North Korea Warns US on Missiles After South Deal
North Korea says it has missiles that can hit the US mainland, in a statement two days after South Korea unveiled a missile deal with the US. Hong Kong Residents Unhappy After US Allows Visa-Free Travel for Taiwanese
Hong Kong business travelers say they are frustrated by a recent decision by the United States to allow visa-free travel for Taiwanese coming to America, the South China Morning Post reported. Philippines, Muslim Rebels Agree Landmark Deal to End 40-Year Conflict
The Philippine government and Muslim rebels have agreed a peace deal to end a 40-year conflict that has killed more than 120,000 people, President Benigno Aquino said on Sunday, paving the way for a political and economic revival of the country's troubled south. China vs. Japan, but the Loser Could be the Global Economy
A deepening dispute between China and Japan over a cluster of tiny uninhabited islands, some no bigger than rocks jutting out of the East China Sea, threatens to throw one more (big) monkey wrench into the slowing machinery of the global economy. Timothy Geithner and Ben Bernanke in India amid reforms
US Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner and Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke are visiting India to boost economic ties between the two countries. Toxic Leak in South Korea Sickens Thousands, Ruins Crops
October is supposed to be the busiest month of the year for Lim Chae-ho's vineyards and rice fields in the southern part of South Korea...In a normal year, the 50-year-old farmer would be in the midst of harvesting the crops he had spent months cultivating. But a toxic leak from an explosion at a chemical plant in the nearby city of Gumi two weeks ago has left him empty handed. Singapore PM Urges 'Respect' After Facebook Rant
Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has called for ''respect'' after a resident's racially-charged rant on Facebook caused outrage.