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Taiwanese author Ko Bunyu says China should ‘pay its respects’ at Japan’s controversial Yasukuni Shrine
april 23, 2015by latadmin
Controversial Taiwanese author Ko Bunyu has claimed the people of his homeland regret Japan’s defeat in the second world war and insists China should “pay...
Philippines customs chief John Sevilla resigns, cites patronage politics
april 23, 2015by latadmin
The head of the Philippines’ graft-laden customs bureau resigned after 15 months yesterday, citing political pressure over key appointments that he said endangered...
Funeral strippers: Beijing cracks down on ‘uncivilised’ practice of using exotic dancers to attract mourners …
april 23, 2015by latadmin
Be kind. Try to live a virtuous life. Then, when the time comes, crowds may come to your funeral. In rural China, apparently, it also helps to attract mourners if you...
Sir Christopher Bayly
april 23, 2015by latadmin
Leading historian of India who took an Asian-centred view of the British empire …
Pro-democracy walkouts over Hong Kong electoral reforms
april 22, 2015by latadmin
22 April 2015 Last updated at 16:35 BST Lawmakers have walked out of Hong Kong’s legislative council in protest at proposed reforms for the next elections in the...
Over 20 militants killed in Pakistani army air raids
april 22, 2015by latadmin
Pakistani fighter jets have pounded militant positions in the country’s rugged northwestern tribal region close to the border with Afghanistan, killing more than...
US stocks drift higher as earnings news comes in mixed
april 22, 2015by latadmin
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks drifted slightly higher Wednesday as investors looked over the latest company earnings reports. Chipotle Mexican Grill sank after the...
‘Helios’: Review
april 22, 2015by latadmin
Dirs/scr: Longman Leung, Sunny Luk. Hong Kong/China, 2015. 119mins After the commercial success of their debut Cold War (the highest-grossing Hong Kong film in 2012)...
Rail Rivals China, Japan Compete for High-Speed Track in Asia
april 22, 2015by latadmin
Steve Herman BANGKOK— In many parts of northeast Asia and Europe train travel in the 21st century is a safe and fast cross-country mode of transport. In South and...
DW.DE Farmer hangs himself from tree at New Delhi rally
april 22, 2015by latadmin
News, Analysis and Service from Germany and Europe – in 30 Languages A farmer has committed suicide in India by hanging himself from a tree during a protest rally...
