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India Man Allegedly Set Self on Fire for Insurance

Feb 4, 2010, 2:00 am

Indian man who claimed he was attacked by four men and set on fire, fabricated story as part of insurance scam.

Ninety-day Airport Protest Comes to a Close

Feb 4, 2010, 2:00 am

Chinese activist Feng Zhenghu announced on Tuesday that his protest was over and he’d be returning home.

Cane Toads Heading for Chop Suey

Feb 2, 2010, 6:00 pm

With warty dry skin, bulging eyes, and large swelling bodies, the cane toad is an ugly blight in Australia.

Population Growth: the Challenge Australia Cannot Ignore

Feb 2, 2010, 12:00 am

How Australia deals with it's rapidly growing population will determine the quality of life for generations to come.

Tibetan Envoys Return to India Empty-Handed

Feb 1, 2010, 11:00 pm

Representatives of the Tibetan government in exile met with CCP officials but made no progress.

Exchange of Artillery Fire between North and South Korea

Jan 28, 2010, 1:00 am

North and South Korea exchanged artillery fire in a disputed maritime border on Thursday and Wednesday.

Gunmen Fire on Papua Mine Employees, Nine Wounded

Jan 24, 2010, 7:00 am

Unidentified gunmen fired at two vehicles carrying employees of U.S. miner Freeport McMoran Copper and Gold Inc in Indonesia's Papua province.

Chinese Vice Minister of Health Dodges Questions on Organ Harvesting

Jan 21, 2010, 4:00 pm

When China’s Vice Minister of Health, Huang Jiefu, visited Taiwan, he avoided organ-harvesting questions.

Vietnam Jails Four Activists For Subversion

Jan 20, 2010, 11:00 pm

Vietnamese court in Ho Chi Minh City sentenced four democracy advocates to a maximum of 16 years.

Life in Japanese Airport Becoming 'Normal' for Chinese Dissident

Jan 19, 2010, 2:00 pm

Living on a plastic bench in the sterile arrivals hall at Narita Airport has become “normal” for Feng Shenghu.

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