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Articles about the Asian continent
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IMF chief: Forecast for 2009 ‘very dark’
According to IMF chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn, the global economy will require drastic measures to survive. Previous 2009 estimates for the…
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Sri Lankan military escalates offensive against Tamil Tigers
According to the Sri Lankan military, Sri Lanka’s airforce carried out a series of air attacks against Tamil Tiger targets…
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China comes to the aid of hurricane-devastated Cuba
Chinese President Hu Jintao landed in Cuba Nov. 18 as part of a tour of the American continent. On his…
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Chinese economic stimulus plan to include earthquake reconstruction
The Chinese government has announced a $586 billion economic stimulus package to help bolster the country’s economy in face of…
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Outgoing Bush administration drops any pretense of respect for sovereignty
The day following the U.S. elections, Iran issued a message to the United States warning that any violation of its…
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Washington fuels conflict by pumping weapons into Taiwan
Washington announced Oct. 4 a plan to sell $6.5 billion of advanced weapons to Taiwan. The arms deal has been…
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New impeachment charges filed against president of Philippines
Several social justice and opposition groups filed impeachment charges on Oct. 13 against Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, president of the Philippines.…
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U.S. violation of Pakistan’s sovereignty puts Zardari in a quandary
Increased U.S. military incursions into Pakistan have sharply raised tensions in the region. Pakistani troops engaged in combat with U.S.…
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North Korea to resume nuclear production after U.S. breaks deal
Sticking to its policy of unremitting hostility, Washington has broken its agreement with the Pyongyang and driven the ongoing negotiations…
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U.S. tradition of torture stands test of time
The Bush administration would like the trials of prisoners at Guantánamo to legitimize its assaults on basic human rights and…
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