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Asia Pacific
Japan’s Whaling Fleet Sets Out for Antarctic
November 17, 2008, 3:37 amThe main ship in Japan’s whaling fleet set out on Monday with no fanfare, in an effort to avoid Greenpeace.
Indonesia Lifts Tsunami Warning After Sulawesi Quake
November 16, 2008, 3:03 pm
A powerful earthquake struck an area off northern Sulawesi in Indonesia early on Monday, causing a brief tsunami warning.
Burma Jails More Democracy Activists
November 15, 2008, 4:21 am
Courts in military-ruled Burma have sentenced 17 more democracy activists to between two and 16 years in jail
Korea Ties May Be Heading to Disaster: Ex-president
November 13, 2008, 10:49 pm
Former South Korean President Kim Dae-jung has warned relations may be heading toward catastrophe.
Indonesians Speak Out Against Anti-Pornography Law
November 13, 2008, 3:04 pm
Demonstrators are protesting a new Anti-Pornography law, which they feel will endanger Indonesian unity.
Reporters Call for Justice in Journalist’s Murder
November 13, 2008, 2:04 am
Journalist Marlene Esperat was just 45 when she died, killed by a single bullet to the forehead by a gunman who casually walked into her home and shot her in front of her children.
North Korea Using Strong-arm Nuclear Tactics, Says Seoul
November 12, 2008, 11:32 pm
North Korea may be hoping to squeeze concessions from the international community by refusing to let inspectors remove samples from a plutonium-producing nuclear plant, the [...]
Former Taiwanese President Chen Shui-bian Detained
November 12, 2008, 11:48 am
Chen Shui-bian, former president of Taiwan, has been detained on charges of corruption and money-laundering.
Exiled Thaksin Vows Fightback
November 10, 2008, 4:38 am
Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, said on Monday he would leave Beijing.
Burma Lifts Ban on Rice Exports
November 9, 2008, 5:12 am
Burma has resumed exports of rice after a nearly six month ban.
Selected Topics from The Epoch Times
