http://www.worldpress.org World News Review en-us Copyright 2010, Worldpress.org. All Rights Reserved s.babayev@worldpress.org alex@worldpress.org http://www.worldpress.org/images/objects/20100204-burma-thumb.jpg http://www.worldpress.org http://www.worldpress.org/Asia/3493.cfm Sources close to Burma's junta leader say that an announcement may be coming in February regarding a timetable for an upcoming election. Thu, 04 Feb 2010 22:39:00 GMT http://www.worldpress.org/Asia/3489.cfm Although women in Nepal have made great strides in recent decades, taking on greater roles in politics, leadership is needed to further their advancement. Fri, 29 Jan 2010 18:55:00 GMT http://www.worldpress.org/Asia/3486.cfm Not surprisingly, the people of China are not happy with the way their government is monitoring and filtering material on the Internet. Mon, 25 Jan 2010 19:16:00 GMT http://www.worldpress.org/Asia/3482.cfm A court ruling to allow the use of the word "Allah" in Christian publications is causing divisions among the diverse people of Malaysia. Tue, 19 Jan 2010 23:16:00 GMT http://www.worldpress.org/Asia/3479.cfm Three decades after a brutal period in their history, indigenous Australians are still struggling for land rights and identity on their native soil. Thu, 14 Jan 2010 23:14:00 GMT http://www.worldpress.org/Asia/3476.cfm With the level of destruction in Burma on scale with Darfur, some Karen refugees are resettling in the cold climate of Ireland. Mon, 11 Jan 2010 03:54:00 GMT http://www.worldpress.org/Asia/3473.cfm Fiji has been battling ethnic, political and military complexities for decades, complexities that tend to be oversimplified when diagnosed by media outlets of neighboring countries. Mon, 04 Jan 2010 01:48:00 GMT http://www.worldpress.org/Asia/3464.cfm According to Bangkok's governor, the Myanmar army in neighboring Burma is a force of regional instability and fueling an arms race. Thu, 10 Dec 2009 23:57:00 GMT http://www.worldpress.org/Asia/3455.cfm Since the attacks on Mumbai, India has taken steps to prevent another atrocity. Their Pakistani neighbors, however, are another story. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 23:33:00 GMT http://www.worldpress.org/Asia/3453.cfm Although Obama may have met with leaders of Southeast Asia as a way to counter China, the economic interests of the United States, China and the rest of Southeast Asia are very much tied up with one another. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:58:00 GMT http://www.worldpress.org/Asia/3451.cfm The Cambodian prime minister is rattling the cage of neighboring Thailand by offering its ousted ex-premier a position as an economics advisor. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 23:50:00 GMT http://www.worldpress.org/Asia/3450.cfm Despite the appreciation that China's currency has seen, and despite the American debt it holds, China still had a long way to go if it is to step to the forefront of innovation. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 23:01:00 GMT http://www.worldpress.org/Asia/3442.cfm Taiwan intends to share its environmental protection initiatives with the international community, working in multilateral collaboration to safeguard both environmental and human health. Sun, 25 Oct 2009 22:24:00 GMT http://www.worldpress.org/Asia/3432.cfm Although the Chinese Constitution guarantees freedom of the press, both Chinese journalists and foreign correspondents are regularly harassed, detained, and intimidated by government officials. Thu, 08 Oct 2009 22:28:00 GMT http://www.worldpress.org/Asia/3431.cfm Australian Opposition Leader Malcolm Turnbull is willing to put his leadership on the line over carbon emissions. Tue, 06 Oct 2009 22:25:00 GMT http://www.worldpress.org/Asia/3426.cfm Demonstrators aimed to remind Nepalis everywhere that they have to take an active role in holding their government accountable for its promises. Tue, 29 Sep 2009 14:01:00 GMT http://www.worldpress.org/Asia/3423.cfm Even in a limited timeframe, a visit to Beijing and Xian can offer a remarkable package of destinations, from Tiananmen Square to the Great Wall. Tue, 22 Sep 2009 20:38:00 GMT http://www.worldpress.org/Asia/3422.cfm Despite terrorist attacks in the country, Indian festivals continue to set examples of religious brotherhood and encourage unity in diversity. Tue, 22 Sep 2009 20:25:00 GMT http://www.worldpress.org/Asia/3414.cfm After 10 years of independence, which were preceded by 24 brutal years of occupation, East Timor continues its long, steady climb out of devastation. Sun, 06 Sep 2009 22:27:00 GMT http://www.worldpress.org/Asia/3410.cfm Internal struggles continue to stall India's political development, while a younger, more progressive generation tries to push toward modernity. Tue, 01 Sep 2009 21:57:00 GMT http://www.worldpress.org/Asia/3406.cfm India's influential statesman had a massive effect on India in terms of civil disobedience, the national liberation movement and diplomatic relations throughout his life. Fri, 28 Aug 2009 01:13:00 GMT http://www.worldpress.org/Asia/3402.cfm After suffering defeat in recent elections, India's main opposition party is not only shielding its eyes to where it has lost support, it seems intent on perpetuating the problem. Mon, 24 Aug 2009 01:11:00 GMT http://www.worldpress.org/Asia/3401.cfm The disaster has been a tragic but unifying moment for the people of Taiwan, with rescue workers, volunteers and the international community pulling together for an extraordinary response. Sat, 22 Aug 2009 01:40:00 GMT http://www.worldpress.org/Asia/3394.cfm For all its economic clout, the European Union still has much work to do in political and security terms in Beijing and most other capitals in East Asia. Sun, 09 Aug 2009 21:40:00 GMT http://www.worldpress.org/Asia/3392.cfm Pakistan recently brought up the old charge against India of encouraging militancy and separatism in Balochistan, but Pakistan would be better off working with India, not pointing fingers at it. Fri, 07 Aug 2009 07:20:00 GMT http://www.worldpress.org/Asia/3366.cfm Despite efforts of sanction against Fiji by neighboring countries, as well as significant frictions within its own borders, forces in Fiji struggle to push toward a new democratic era. Tue, 16 Jun 2009 23:03:00 GMT http://www.worldpress.org/Asia/3360.cfm The Taliban's biggest threat to the government and army of Pakistan lies not in its military might, but rather, in its ability to spread extremist ideology to any corner of Pakistani society. Tue, 02 Jun 2009 23:35:00 GMT