http://www.worldpress.org World News Review en-us Copyright 2012, Worldpress.org. All Rights Reserved s.babayev@worldpress.org alex@worldpress.org http://www.worldpress.org/images/objects/20120129-pak-thumb.jpg http://www.worldpress.org http://www.worldpress.org/Asia/3874.cfm The current standoff between the Pakistani government and the Supreme Court is yet another sign of the instability of Pakistan's democracy. Sun, 29 Jan 2012 20:33:00 GMT http://www.worldpress.org/Asia/3873.cfm Following reforms and the release of several hundred political prisoners in Myanmar, U.S. relations with the country continue to move forward. Thu, 26 Jan 2012 21:31:00 GMT http://www.worldpress.org/Asia/3870.cfm To compensate for its perpetual electricity shortfalls, Pakistan is considering investing in underground coal gasification. Thu, 19 Jan 2012 23:01:00 GMT http://www.worldpress.org/Asia/3868.cfm Amid Southeast Asia's boom, Indonesia's coffee industry has surged in recent years, showing long-term potential in a troubled market. Sun, 15 Jan 2012 16:36:00 GMT http://www.worldpress.org/Asia/3866.cfm The Asia-Pacific region has become a global focal point, with the United States and Southeast Asian countries working to form alliances and contain China. Tue, 10 Jan 2012 21:48:00 GMT http://www.worldpress.org/Asia/3861.cfm With international troops pulling out of Afghanistan, negotiating with the Taliban as a remedy would carry enormous risks for the country and the world. Thu, 05 Jan 2012 17:10:00 GMT http://www.worldpress.org/Asia/3857.cfm Environmentalist, indigenous farmers and local populations are squaring off against an immense industry over palm oil production in Indonesia. Thu, 29 Dec 2011 18:21:00 GMT http://www.worldpress.org/Asia/3859.cfm The Japanese pop duo Dreams Come True has achieved great success on their home turf. Breaking into the U.S. music scene has proved more difficult. Tue, 03 Jan 2012 20:04:00 GMT http://www.worldpress.org/Asia/3858.cfm In some of Pakistan's madrasas, the lessons are not only limited to extremist ideology, but children are forced through brutality down a path of jihadi. Fri, 30 Dec 2011 18:43:00 GMT http://www.worldpress.org/Asia/3854.cfm While the rest of the world remains in the dark about North Korea, China may be the only country with any kind of influence during the current transfer of power. Thu, 22 Dec 2011 20:15:00 GMT http://www.worldpress.org/Asia/3850.cfm In addition to regional states in South China Sea disputes, China has also a U.S. presence to worry about, not to mention the perception of its own people. Tue, 13 Dec 2011 23:45:00 GMT http://www.worldpress.org/Asia/3833.cfm Riding the discouragement that people feel toward the two main political parties, Imran Khan is working to establish his PTI Party as a viable third option in Pakistan's politics. Thu, 10 Nov 2011 15:15:00 GMT http://www.worldpress.org/Asia/3831.cfm As the Thailand's worst flooding in more than 50 years continues to ravage the country, migrant workers with no papers can find nowhere safe to go. Sun, 06 Nov 2011 12:37:00 GMT http://www.worldpress.org/Asia/3824.cfm Pakistan's relationship with Islamic militants makes any effort by Western powers to coordinate on security in the region exceedingly difficult. Thu, 20 Oct 2011 21:50:00 GMT http://www.worldpress.org/Asia/3815.cfm Security in Pakistan has been gradually eroding over the last decade, with extremist groups infiltrating, overpowering and out-recruiting the military, a trend that threatens the region. Thu, 29 Sep 2011 22:56:00 GMT http://www.worldpress.org/Asia/3813.cfm Interlinking major river systems in India, as a way to address the country's water shortage, would bring with it significant fiscal, logistical and environmental problems. Sun, 25 Sep 2011 17:44:00 GMT http://www.worldpress.org/Asia/3811.cfm Taiwan's continued exclusion from the U.N. system creates a loophole in global governance and compromises the principle of universality upon which the U.N. was founded. Wed, 21 Sep 2011 01:04:00 GMT http://www.worldpress.org/Asia/3809.cfm Moves to reduce pension payments, curb the rights of union workers and force changes to the regime's leadership have all stirred resistance within Fiji as of late. Thu, 15 Sep 2011 22:31:00 GMT http://www.worldpress.org/Asia/3808.cfm Though not without its snags, a proposed Russian pipeline would supply South Korea natural gas via North Korea, possibly thawing some of the icy tensions in the region. Tue, 13 Sep 2011 20:28:00 GMT http://www.worldpress.org/Asia/3804.cfm One effective way to counter the radicalization of youth in Indonesia is to involve young people in meaningful organizations that foster character and creativity. Sun, 04 Sep 2011 23:38:00 GMT http://www.worldpress.org/Asia/3798.cfm India's 64th independence day is an unhappy one, as it is confronted by corruption in governance and a host of other national and state issues. Sun, 21 Aug 2011 19:22:00 GMT http://www.worldpress.org/Asia/3797.cfm Coupled with the downgrade of U.S. debt, economic mismanagement is also making India a less attractive destination for investment. Fri, 19 Aug 2011 01:57:00 GMT http://www.worldpress.org/Asia/3796.cfm Millions of Burmese migrant workers are working in Thailand, all too many of them lured in to indentured servitude on false hope and empty promises. Tue, 16 Aug 2011 22:37:00 GMT http://www.worldpress.org/Asia/3795.cfm A women's group within a radical Muslim group in Indonesia is asserting the rights and participation of women, despite the views of their male counterparts. Sun, 14 Aug 2011 20:27:00 GMT http://www.worldpress.org/Asia/3791.cfm Vulnerable Burmese seeking work in Thailand are targeted and exploited by militias, then tossed aside when they are no longer useful. Sun, 07 Aug 2011 19:14:00 GMT http://www.worldpress.org/Asia/3789.cfm Standing in stark contrast to Washington's paralysis in the face of U.S. national debt, economic growth and investment prospects in Indonesia have been surging as of late. Tue, 02 Aug 2011 22:39:00 GMT http://www.worldpress.org/Asia/3788.cfm With U.S. resources drained in the region, states like Pakistan, Afghanistan and India could move toward aggregated defense within geopolitical bodies such as the SCO. Sun, 31 Jul 2011 20:29:00 GMT