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American astronaut John Glenn prepares for his mission. Photo: Wikimedia Commons

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Watch John Glenn’s historic Friendship 7 launch

by Admin December 11, 2016

A scene from The island of River Flow. Photo: Courtesy of Chan Ching-ling

China, Taiwan, World

Taiwanese filmmaker opens door on ordinary lives

by Mengju Liu December 11, 2016February 18, 2020

Next big thing? Maybe. Ryota Murata has a promising future. Photo: Reuters/David Becker

AT Finance, Indonesia, Japan, Mexico, Middle East, Northeast Asia, Philippines, United Kingdom, World

Five rising Asia stars of boxing to watch in 2017

by Mark Butcher December 11, 2016February 18, 2020

Japan, Northeast Asia, World

Photo exclusive: Characters of Tokyo’s Tsukiji fish market

by Poo Yee Kai December 11, 2016February 18, 2020

China, France, Guangzhou, Middle East, Shanghai, World

Shanghai Biennale takes visitors on a roller-coaster journey

by Cristina Sanchez-Kozyreva December 10, 2016February 18, 2020

CCB (Asia) Hong Kong Wine & Dine Festival - Central Harbourfront, Hong Kong - 29/10/16 General view of booths during the Hong Kong Wine & Dine Festival. The Hong Kong Tourism Board presents the 8th edition Wine & Dine Festival showcasing over 410 booths. This year's Festival promotes emerging culinary talent from some of the hippest restaurants and bars in the city. WINEDINE2016 Mandatory Credit: Hong Kong Tourism Board

China

Where affluent Chinese travelers want to be

by Liz Flora December 9, 2016December 9, 2016

Deadly yellow nightmare: a world without coconuts would be a calamity for millions of farmers in the developing world... and a growing coterie of Western fans. Photo: Reuters

AT Finance, China, France, India, Indonesia, Mexico, South Asia, Thailand, World

Future of coconut threatened by lethal yellowing disease

by Roland Bourdeix December 9, 2016February 18, 2020

Porcelain fruit containing couples engaged in sexual foreplay
Photo: Wellcome Trust/Wikimedia Commons

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The politics of porn in China

by Sixth Tone December 9, 2016

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Crunch looms in China’s struggle for hearts and eyes

by Admin December 9, 2016December 9, 2016

Theoretical Physicist Albert Einstein. Photo: John D. Schiff/ Wikimedia Commons

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Will artificial intelligence be the next Einstein?

by Admin December 9, 2016December 9, 2016

Mick Jagger in 1982. Photo: Nationaal Archief/ Wikimedia Commons

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Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger is dad again at 73

by Admin December 9, 2016December 9, 2016

Program cover for Asian Shakespeare Association event in New Delhi.

AT Finance, Australia, China, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Iran, Israel, Italy, Japan, Macau, Malaysia, Middle East, New Zealand, Northeast Asia, Oceania, Philippines, Singapore, South Asia, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, United Kingdom, World

Asian scholarship on William Shakespeare is second to none

by Kadayam Subramanian December 8, 2016December 8, 2016

Brides sit and wait for their turn during a Muslim mass wedding. Photo: Reuters/Amit Dave

Bangladesh, India, Iran, Middle East, Pakistan, South Asia

Muslim divorce practice ‘unconstitutional’ says Indian court

by Asia Times staff December 8, 2016February 18, 2020

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How two Bangkok guys made a business out of virtual worlds

by Admin December 8, 2016

Your Name movie poster. Photo: Your Name movie

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Japan anime film Your Name tops box office in China

by CNBC December 8, 2016December 8, 2016

Wu Fei and Abigail Washburn perform. Photo: Music City Roots video

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A musicial duo tied up with string

by Admin December 8, 2016December 8, 2016

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New Zealander says passport photo rejection not racist

by Admin December 8, 2016

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11 female artists who left their mark on pop art

by Admin December 8, 2016

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Time Magazine names Trump as ‘Person of the Year’

by Admin December 8, 2016

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‘Mythical’ sea blob finally spotted a century after its discovery

by Admin December 7, 2016

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Peter Vaughan: Game of Thrones, Porridge star dies

by Admin December 7, 2016December 7, 2016

China's nine-year compulsory education system covering primary and middle school must remain free and be non-profit making, according to a law passed by the National People's Congress on Novermber 7, 2016. Photo: AFP/Nicolas Asfouri

China, Middle East, World

Challenges of the Chinese classroom

by Carly O'Connell December 6, 2016December 6, 2016

The 'Unstoppable' Angela Lee. Photo: Addison Sports Media and Management

AT Finance, Beijing, China, Japan, Macau, Northeast Asia, Shanghai, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand, Vietnam, World

MMA’s ONE expanding into new markets, including China

by Asia Times December 6, 2016February 18, 2020

Saja Mashgar, 8, sports a hijab while reading a workbook during Arabic language class at Masjid Al-Salaam, a mosque and Islamic community center in Dearborn, Michigan, U.S., November 13, 2016. REUTERS/Brittany Greeson

European Union, France, India, Iraq, Middle East, Pakistan, South Asia, World

The Muslim Reform Movement: Even more necessary a year in

by M. Zuhdi Jasser December 6, 2016December 6, 2016

My Annoying Brother stars Cho Jung-Seok (left) and Do Kyung-Soo

China, Japan, Middle East, Northeast Asia, Shanghai, Taiwan

Koreans flock back to cinemas; Japanese hit tops China chart

by Russell Edwards December 6, 2016February 18, 2020

Choi Byung-hoon's traditional Korean lacquer on red oak from his Water Meditation series. Photo: Courtesy of Friedman Benda and Byung Hoon Choi

AT Finance, European Union, Indonesia, Japan, Northeast Asia, South Korea, World

Father of Korean design explores harmony and balance in art

by Richard James Havis December 6, 2016February 18, 2020

NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft is seen transmitting data back to Earth in an undated artist's illustration. Photo: NASA/Handout via REUTERS

China, European Union, India, Japan, Middle East, Northeast Asia, Russia, South Asia, World

Asteroid-mining trillionaires and Vipassana insights

by Raja Murthy December 5, 2016December 6, 2016

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Adrien Brody on why it’s never too late to become an artist

by Admin December 5, 2016

Sven-Goran Eriksson is taking over at Shenzhen FC after two years with Shanghai SIPG. Photo: AFP

China, Hong Kong, Italy, Northeast Asia, Shanghai, South Korea, World

China football merry-go-round sees Eriksson join Shenzhen FC

by Reuters December 5, 2016February 18, 2020

Aamir Khan, Indian actor and director, member of the international jury of the Berlinale 2011, arriving at the premiere of True Grit. Photo: Siebbi via Wikiedia Commons; CC license.

India, South Asia

Aamir Khan reinvents movie marketing with his latest film Dangal

by Amrita Mukherjee December 3, 2016December 3, 2016

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Watch John Glenn’s historic Friendship 7 launch

Taiwanese filmmaker opens door on ordinary lives

Five rising Asia stars of boxing to watch in 2017

Photo exclusive: Characters of Tokyo’s Tsukiji fish market

Shanghai Biennale takes visitors on a roller-coaster journey

Where affluent Chinese travelers want to be

Future of coconut threatened by lethal yellowing disease

The politics of porn in China

Crunch looms in China’s struggle for hearts and eyes

Will artificial intelligence be the next Einstein?

Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger is dad again at 73

Asian scholarship on William Shakespeare is second to none

Muslim divorce practice ‘unconstitutional’ says Indian court

How two Bangkok guys made a business out of virtual worlds

Japan anime film Your Name tops box office in China

A musicial duo tied up with string

New Zealander says passport photo rejection not racist

11 female artists who left their mark on pop art

Time Magazine names Trump as ‘Person of the Year’

‘Mythical’ sea blob finally spotted a century after its discovery

Peter Vaughan: Game of Thrones, Porridge star dies

Challenges of the Chinese classroom

MMA’s ONE expanding into new markets, including China

The Muslim Reform Movement: Even more necessary a year in

Koreans flock back to cinemas; Japanese hit tops China chart

Father of Korean design explores harmony and balance in art

Asteroid-mining trillionaires and Vipassana insights

Adrien Brody on why it’s never too late to become an artist

China football merry-go-round sees Eriksson join Shenzhen FC

Aamir Khan reinvents movie marketing with his latest film Dangal

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