Asia
A bride and groom exchange rings during a traditional Indian wedding ceremony. Although most marriages in India are still arranged, a growing number of women are taking matters of the heart into their own hands, using social networking clubs and matrimonial websites.
In India, More Women Are Playing Matchmaker For Themselves
()With rising economic power, a new generation of Indian women is giving matchmaking a modern twist. While most Indian marriages are still arranged, single women are increasingly making their own choices, meeting potential mates via marriage-focused websites and companies that organize group outings.
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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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'On Top Of The World' At 80: Japanese Climber Summits Everest()
May 23, 2013 A Japanese mountaineer has become the oldest person to conquer Mount Everest, as Yuichiro Miura, 80, reached the peak Thursday morning. The feat marks Miura's third time atop Mount Everest. As in 2008, Miura's accomplishment is in danger of being surpassed by rival climber Min Bahadur Sherchan, 81.
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North Korea Sends Special Envoy To China Amid Tensions()
May 22, 2013 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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China's Artist Provocateur Explores New Medium: Heavy Metal()
May 22, 2013 In 2011, police detained Ai Weiwei for 81 days. Now, he's released a song that's turned the experience into a heavy metal protest song, along with a dystopian nightmare video. The lyrics are explicit and angry. Ai says his music is for the many political prisoners who remain jailed.
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Gandhi Artifacts Could Fetch Steep Prices At Auction()
May 21, 2013 A pair of sandals, a shawl and a drinking cup that were used by the Indian independence leader are among the objects going under the hammer in the U.K.



