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David Ignatius: China's wobbly transition Published: Sun, May 20, 2012 WASHINGTON — Perhaps when Chinese leaders began to speak over the last several years about a new “Beijing Consensus” and the triumph of the “China Model,” that was a warning the bubble was about to burst. And we're seeing that hubris play out now, as China's leaders struggle with the greatest internal... Read More
Oklahoma woman praises Inhofe for working to secure freedom for Sri Lankan military commander Updated: Thu, May 17, 2012 The daughter of a man considered a political prisoner by the U.S. State Department says she expects her father to be released, just days after Sen. Jim Inhofe, from Oklahoma, spoke to Sri Lankan government officials. Read More
Oklahoma City raises rental car fees Published: Wed, May 16, 2012 The fees will be used to pay for a new rental car facility at Will Rogers World Airport. Read More
Book review: 'They Eat Puppies, Don't They?' by Christopher Buckley Updated: Fri, May 4, 2012 World powers get little respect from Christopher Buckley in his latest novel, “They Eat Puppies, Don't They?” And as the title might suggest, there is a lot of humor to be digested. Read More
INTERACTIVE: North Korea's cross-roads Updated: Sun, Mar 25, 2012 The death of Kim Jong Il proposes new opportunities for North Korea, a long-time holdout of Stalinist socialism in Asia. This interactive report examines the current state of North Korea and the change, or lack thereof, under the new leader Kim Jong Un. Read More
Politics, policy, world issues will play role in your finances Published: Mon, Feb 6, 2012 Every year brings different financial challenges, and despite the spate of predictions at the start of the year, very few forecasters can claim long-term success at looking into the future. Events and context change, demanding changes in investment strategy. But basic principles stay the same. The secret of all... Read More
Text of Obama's State of the Union address Updated: Tue, Jan 24, 2012 Mr. Speaker, Mr. Vice President, members of Congress, distinguished guests and fellow Americans: Last month, I went to Andrews Air Force Base and welcomed home some of our last troops to serve in Iraq. Together, we offered a final, proud salute to the colors under which more than a million of our fellow citizens... Read More
Rose petals in Pakistan Published: Mon, Jan 2, 2012 In terms of giant headlines and spilled ink, there is no question that the lightning strike by U.S. special forces that killed Osama bin Laden was the year's most spectacular news event featuring a deadly brew of religion, politics and violence. Thus, it isn't surprising that members of the Religion Newswriters... Read More
Give peace a chance Updated: Sun, Dec 18, 2011 In an era when "Angry Birds" can hardly get along, it's nice to see someone extending an olive branch _ or, even better, a chic accessory. A Peace Treaty, a brand founded by Farah Malik (a Pakistani Muslim) and Dana Arbib (a Libyan Jew), offers hand-crafted items from artisans in impoverished regions (like cashmere... Read More
FDR model for Obama Updated: Sat, Oct 15, 2011 It’s now clear the Republicans will focus on “presidential leadership” in the upcoming general election campaign offering their critique of the leadership style of President Barack Obama. While I have been disappointed in specific decisions by Obama, his thoughtful and deliberate style is exactly what the... Read More
United Nations warns of bird flu resurgence, Asian strain Published: Mon, Aug 29, 2011 ROME — The United Nations warned Monday of a possible resurgence of the deadly bird flu virus, saying wild bird migrations had brought it back to previously virus-free countries and that a mutant strain was spreading in Asia. A mutant strain of H5N1, which can apparently sidestep defenses of existing vaccines,... Read More
Suicide attack kills 5 in northwest Pakistan Updated: Sat, Apr 23, 2011 KHAR, Pakistan (AP) — A police official says a suicide bombing has killed five people in a Pakistani tribal region near the Afghan border. Fazal Rabbi says the Saturday evening attack in the town of Salarzai targeted a convoy of Pakistani soldiers and elders from an anti-Taliban militia. The town is in the Bajur... Read More
Text of Obama's State of Union address Updated: Tue, Jan 25, 2011 The text of President Barack Obama's State of the Union address, as prepared for delivery and released by the White House. ___ Mr. Speaker, Mr. Vice President, members of Congress, distinguished guests and fellow Americans: Tonight I want to begin by congratulating the men and women of the 112th Congress, as... Read More
Japanese monkey captured after daring cage break Updated: Tue, Jan 25, 2011 Lucky, a macaque monkey that authorities say bit 120 people during a two-month rampage in central Japan resort towns, had been confined to a government-run nature park. But Lucky escaped while her cage was being cleaned and an alert was issued for the area. The monkey was recaptured a short time later. Read More
Checking cheats: China plans marriage database Published: Wed, Jan 5, 2011 Beijing and Shanghai will be among the first places to put marriage databases online this year. The plan is to have records for all of China online by 2015. Read More
Pakistani governor killed by own bodyguard Published: Tue, Jan 4, 2011 ISLAMABAD (AP) — The governor of Pakistan's wealthiest and most populated province was shot dead Tuesday by one of his bodyguards who told interrogators he was angry over the politician's opposition to laws that impose the death penalty for those convicted of insulting Islam. Punjab Governor Salman Taseer, 56,... Read More
Pakistan PM tries to avert government collapse Published: Mon, Jan 3, 2011 ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan's prime minister tried Monday to keep his ruling coalition in power after a key party said it was defecting to the opposition, leaving the government without majority support in parliament. The loss of the second-largest party in the coalition creates new political turmoil that could... Read More
UN Security Council meets on Korea tensions Published: Sun, Dec 19, 2010 UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. Security Council met in emergency session Sunday amid rising tensions on the Korean Peninsula and a North Korean warning of a "catastrophe" if South Korea goes ahead with a live-fire drill. Russia called for the meeting, and Moscow wants the U.N.'s most powerful body to adopt... Read More
SKorea to hold firing drills despite NKorea threat Published: Sat, Dec 18, 2010 YEONPYEONG ISLAND, South Korea (AP) — South Korean troops geared up Saturday for artillery drills on a border island shelled by North Korea last month despite Pyongyang's threat to retaliate again, as Russia and China expressed concerns over rising tensions on the divided peninsula. The North warned Friday... Read More
South Korean trade minister defends deal with US Published: Sun, Dec 5, 2010 SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea's top trade official on Sunday defended a hard-fought compromise with the United States to salvage a stalled free trade agreement, rejecting accusations that his government gave up too much to seal the deal. Trade Minister Kim Jong-hoon and U.S. Trade Representative Ron... Read More
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