Officials fighting growing chorus of anger at widespread South Korean torture record accusations
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Protests in Pakistan Over Continuing US Drone Strikes
Continuing US drone strikes have inflamed public opinion in Pakistan’s targeted Northwest Province
Thousands Greet Suu Kyi Arriving Back to Myanmar
Greet Suu Kyi: Myanmar Still in Desperate Situation as Reformist President, Suu Kyi Collaborate Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi was greeted by thousands of supporters as she arrived back in Myanmar Thursday after a triumphant trip to the United States where she was also given a hero’s welcome
India PM Pushes Economic Openness Ahead in Last Days
Political Upheaval in World’s Largest Democracy as India PM Pushes Economic Openness for Growth
Tens of Thousands of India Poor March to Capital
Poor and Marginalized Communities With Thousands of India Poor March to New Delhi For Assistance
Political Tension in the Maldives Increases as MP Assassinated
Island Nation in Struggle For Survival of Democracy as Politics Turns More Violent Amid Rising Tension in the Maldives
Suu Kyi Heaps Praise on Successful Democracy Transitions
Democracy Activist Suu Kyi on Successful Democracy Transitions to Model Sweeping National Changes
Protests Condemn Pakistan Baloch Journalist’s Murder
Unstable Nation Labors Under Powerful Military Suspected in Pakistan Baloch Journalist’s Murder
India Corruption Activist Anti-Graft Drive Launched
Much Needed But Near Impossible Campaign is Vital For India Corruption Activist Anti-Graft Drive
Bo Xilai Family Denounces China’s Clampdown
Succession Crisis in World’s Largest Dictatorship as Bo Xilai Family Denounces China Government