Myanmar Leader's Visit To Washington A Historic Occasion
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North Korean party and military official Choe Ryong Hae, (front right), shakes hands with as he departs for China.
North Korean Sends Special Envoy To China Amid Tensions
()The trip comes as relations between Beijing and Pyongyang have soured over North Korea's nuclear program and the recent seizure of Chinese fisherman.
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Mongolia Booms
Mongolia is in the midst of a remarkable transition. Rich in coal, gold and copper, the Central Asia country is riding a mineral boom that is expected to more than double its GDP within a decade. The changes both excite and unnerve many Mongolians.
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China Builds Museums, But Filling Them Is Another Story()
May 21, 2013 China has been building museums with abandon, opening about 100 annually in recent years. Two of the biggest opened on the same day last fall on opposite banks of Shanghai's Huangpu River. But filling these museums — with both art and visitors — is proving more challenging.
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Socks Are Optional As Pakistan Grapples With Power Cuts()
May 21, 2013 You are a poor country with chronic power shortages. The summer is blazing hot. What do you do? In Pakistan, the prime minister has banned air conditioners in government offices — but says it's OK for workers to go without socks.
The Two-Way
Beijing Angry Over North Korea's Seizure Of Chinese Fishermen ()
May 20, 2013 North Korea's capture of a Chinese fishing boat and its crew of 16 has angered Beijing, adding to its concern over Pyongyang's recent provocations.
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Children Of China's Wealthy Learn Expensive Lessons ()
May 20, 2013 Some super-rich Chinese are sending their kids to weekend classes in order to learn how to deal with money. The lessons include things like a charity sale designed to teach the children compassion, sharing and the value of money.
