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Majority of Afghans positive about future: poll
Nov 14, 2012 15:13 EST
A majority of Afghans believe their country is moving in the right direction but insecurity, unemployment and corruption remain major problems, a survey by the US-based Asia Foundation said Wednesday.
Long road to resolution of Philippine rebellion
Oct 08, 2012 15:12 EDT
A final resolution to a decades-long Muslim rebellion in the Philippines is a long way off with many tough issues yet to be resolved, experts cautioned Monday, a day after a peace roadmap was unveiled.
Afghan corruption feeding unrest: experts
Apr 13, 2012 00:20 EDT
After a decade of war and billions of dollars in Western aid, Afghanistan is drowning in a tide of corruption that is exacerbating conflict and stifling economic development, experts say.
China backs US-N. Korea nuclear freeze deal
Mar 01, 2012 16:47 EST
China Thursday welcomed North Korea's agreement to freeze nuclear activities in return for massive US food aid, a deal that raised cautious hopes of eased tensions under Pyongyang's new young leader.
Eight dead in Philippine feud over car
Nov 07, 2011 02:52 EST
Eight people were killed as two warring Muslim clans clashed in a long-running feud stemming from the sale of a car, the local military commander said Monday.
Analysis: A debate over autonomy in Thailand's restive south
Jun 23, 2011 01:43 EDT
YALA, Thailand (Reuters) - The motorcycle bomb burned the 27-year-old woman so badly her father only recognized her by a tattoo. She lost half her face and an arm in the attack by shadowy Muslim separatists in Thailand's troubled deep south.
Treasury: cut non-tariff barriers in Asia trade pact
Feb 22, 2011 22:01 EST
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Treasury Department wants a proposed pan-Asian free trade pact to reduce non-tariff barriers that prevent many small businesses from participating in global trade, a senior U.S. Treasury official said on Tuesday.
N. Korea says no need for more meetings with South
Feb 10, 2011 10:33 EST
North Korea said Thursday there was no need for further dialogue with "traitors" in South Korea, a day after the collapse of military talks aimed at easing months of high tensions.
S.Korea plans more drills, talks with US, Japan on North
Dec 02, 2010 02:36 EST
South Korea on Thursday readied plans for more live fire drills as a warning to North Korea and scheduled talks with the United States and Japan on dealing with the volatile nuclear-armed regime.
Poll: Majority of Afghans back talks with Taliban
Nov 09, 2010 11:22 EST
Poll: Afghans willing to negotiate with Taliban, though insurgency lacks widespread support. Nearly all Afghans want their government to make peace with the Taliban despite their growing dislike for the insurgency, according to a survey funded in part by the U.S. government.
Afghans upbeat, army, police still need help: poll
Nov 09, 2010 04:46 EST
KABUL (Reuters) - More Afghans think their country, torn by three decades of war and civil unrest, is moving in the right direction but overwhelmingly think security forces still need foreign help, a newly released survey said on Tuesday.
US envoy gauges if ready for N.Korea talks
Sep 11, 2010 12:00 EDT
A US envoy plans to spend the coming week in Asia determining if the time is right to talk with North Korea, as tensions ease a notch but a party meeting in the secretive state raises new questions.
US should engage N.Korea: study
Jun 15, 2010 02:50 EDT
The Obama administration has been "halfhearted" on North Korea and needs a long-term strategy that includes engaging ordinary people to weaken the regime's grip, a study said Tuesday.
US should engage N.Korea: study
Jun 15, 2010 01:25 EDT
The Obama administration has been "halfhearted" on North Korea and needs a long-term strategy that includes engaging ordinary people to weaken the regime's grip, a study said Tuesday.
Asia Foundation new head to back 'quiet champions'
Jun 07, 2010 00:42 EDT
The Asia Foundation on Monday named the head of the American University in Cairo as its president, who pledged to build on the group's network in Asia to support "quiet champions" for greater rights.
S.Korea confirms high explosive traces on ship wreckage
May 10, 2010 16:35 EDT
South Korea's defence minister confirmed Monday that traces of high explosive were found on the wreckage of a warship sunk by a mystery blast, indicating it was probably hit by a torpedo.
S.Korea: high explosive traces on ship wreckage
May 10, 2010 02:12 EDT
South Korea's defence minister confirmed Monday that traces of high explosive were found on the wreckage of a warship sunk by a mystery blast, indicating it was probably hit by a torpedo.
Thai rivals mull compromise to end political crisis
Apr 24, 2010 03:46 EDT
Thailand's political deadlock showed signs of easing Saturday as the government considered a compromise offer from red-shirted demonstrators to end weeks of protests and deadly clashes.
US commanders defend S.Korea war control
Mar 26, 2010 22:06 EDT
US military commanders are offering a strident defense of plans to give South Korea control of both nations' forces in two years, brushing aside concerns it could worsen the threat from North Korea.
19 bears rescued from bear bile farm in Vietnam
Jan 22, 2010 10:56 EST
Thirst for bear bile grows in Asia; 19 bears rescued in Vietnam after being milked for years. The three tractor-trailer containers sat in a row, divided with metal partitions into 19 tiny, sweltering cells.
