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    May 20, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  1. Indian, Chinese leaders meet in New Delhi, pledge better relations

    NEW DELHI – The Indian and Chinese premiers papered over their differences at a meeting in New Delhi on Monday, pledging to tackle a border dispute that has soured relations for decades and to work together for global stability.
    NEW DELHI – The Indian and Chinese premiers papered over their differences at a meeting in New Delhi on Monday, pledging to tackle a border dispute that has soured relations for decades and to work together for global stability. The meeting was...

    Tags: U.S. Navy, New Delhi (India), China, Pakistan, Beijing (China)

    2. May 18, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  2. Stolen-artifacts case has cost much, yielded little, critics say

    When hundreds of federal agents raided four Southern California museums early one January morning in 2008, it set the art world ablaze, suggesting that even amid an international looting scandal, museums had continued to do business with the black market in stolen antiquities.
    When hundreds of federal agents raided four Southern California museums early one January morning in 2008, it set the art world ablaze, suggesting that even amid an international looting scandal, museums had continued to do business with the black...

    Tags: The Getty, Laws, Artists, Prosecution, UNESCO

    3. May 16, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  3. Asia: What are the top 101 restaurants?

    It was a big job, but somebody had to do it, said editors at the <a href="http://www.thedailymeal.com" target="_blank">Daily Meal</a>. So they&nbsp;set out to recognize <a href="http://www.latimes.com/travel/destinations/asia" target="_blank">Asia</a>&rsquo;s top 101 restaurants.
    It was a big job, but somebody had to do it, said editors at the Daily Meal. So they set out to recognize Asia’s top 101 restaurants. The list, which took six months to compile, includes restaurants in 25 cities. China topped the charts with 28...

    Tags: Foods and Beverages, Taipei (Taiwan), Sushi and Sashimi, Taiwan, Dining and Drinking

    4. May 10, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  4. Bombs, bullets and baby steps toward democracy in Pakistan

    Kidnappings, suicide bombings and hundreds of violent deaths have bloodied Pakistan&rsquo;s campaign trail. Still, the parliamentary vote Saturday is being heralded as a milestone in the country&rsquo;s democratic advancement.
    Kidnappings, suicide bombings and hundreds of violent deaths have bloodied Pakistan’s campaign trail. Still, the parliamentary vote Saturday is being heralded as a milestone in the country’s democratic advancement. Once the votes are tallied...

    Tags: Politics, Pervez Musharraf, Government, Fractured Rib, U.S. Embassy

    5. May 8, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  5. Clinton plays down politics at event in Beverly Hills

    Hours after Republican members of Congress sharply questioned Hillary Rodham Clinton and the State Department's handling of the terrorist attack in Benghazi, Libya, the former secretary of State did not explicitly mention the controversy in an appearance Wednesday night. But she did reference partisan bickering in the nation's capital as she accepted an award in Beverly Hills.
    Hours after Republican members of Congress sharply questioned Hillary Rodham Clinton and the State Department's handling of the terrorist attack in Benghazi, Libya, the former secretary of State did not explicitly mention the controversy in an...

    Tags: Politics, Human Rights, U.S. Congress, U.S. Department of State, Republican Party

    6. May 8, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  6. Toyota profit booms

    Toyota's quarterly profit more than doubled to 313.9 billion yen ($3.2 billion) as cost cuts and better sales worked with a weakening yen to add momentum to the automaker's comeback.
    Toyota's quarterly profit more than doubled to 313.9 billion yen ($3.2 billion) as cost cuts and better sales worked with a weakening yen to add momentum to the automaker's comeback. Toyota Motor Corp., which last year reclaimed the title of world's...

    Tags: Foreign Exchange Market, Ford, Japan Earthquake and Tsunami (2011), Toyota, Services and Shopping

    7. Apr 30, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  7. Survey: Many Muslims want sharia, but differ on what that means

    In&nbsp;Afghanistan, Iraq and many other countries across the globe, most Muslims <strong></strong>support making <em>sharia</em>, or Islamic law, the official law of the land, according to a sweeping survey released Tuesday by the Pew Research Center.
    In Afghanistan, Iraq and many other countries across the globe, most Muslims support making sharia, or Islamic law, the official law of the land, according to a sweeping survey released Tuesday by the Pew Research Center. But sharia means different...

    Tags: Laws, Indonesia, Islam, Punishment, Pakistan

    8. Apr 23, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  8. Marquez chooses Bradley instead of Pacquiao for next fight [Updated]

    Mexico's Juan Manuel Marquez has bypassed an immediate fifth fight against Manny Pacquiao to instead square off with world welterweight champion Timothy Bradley of Palm Springs.
    Mexico's Juan Manuel Marquez has bypassed an immediate fifth fight against Manny Pacquiao to instead square off with world welterweight champion Timothy Bradley of Palm Springs. Calling the planned fight at Las Vegas Thomas and Mack Center on Sept. 14...

    Tags: Macau, The Home Depot Center, Manny Pacquiao, Singapore, Timothy Bradley

    9. Apr 26, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  9. China's Middle East footprint

    Security in the Forbidden City across the street from the Great Hall of the People was tight last month when Li Keqiang was installed as premier of China. But the uniformed guards weren't armed with automatic weapons. Instead, they were equipped with fire extinguishers to prevent would-be protesters from self-immolating.
    Security in the Forbidden City across the street from the Great Hall of the People was tight last month when Li Keqiang was installed as premier of China. But the uniformed guards weren't armed with automatic weapons. Instead, they were equipped with fire...

    Tags: Islam, Iran, Trade Agreements, Kobe Bryant, China

    10. Apr 12, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  10. North Korean motives, strategy remain mysteries

    Contrary to the adage, what we don&rsquo;t know about North Korea could hurt us.
    Contrary to the adage, what we don’t know about North Korea could hurt us. It’s not known whether the intermediate-range Musudan missiles poised for imminent firing could reach U.S. bases on Guam or Japan, though at least the latter is...

    Tags: Ban Ki-moon, Park Geun-hye, Barack Obama, U.S. Congress, Pyongyang (North Korea)

    11. Apr 9, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  11. North Korea warns foreigners to leave South Korea

    SEOUL -- North Korea's state-run Asia Pacific Peace Committee warned foreigners in South Korea Tuesday to set up evacuation plans.
    SEOUL -- North Korea's state-run Asia Pacific Peace Committee warned foreigners in South Korea Tuesday to set up evacuation plans. State media KCNA carried a statement, saying Pyonyang does not want any harm done to foreigners in South Korea in case...

    Tags: North Korea, Kim Il Sung, Japan, Unrest, Conflicts and War, Pyongyang (North Korea)

    12. Apr 10, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  12. Cimarron Group closes office in Beijing

    The Hollywood entertainment marketing company the Cimarron Group has closed its office in Beijing after less than a year in operation.
    The Hollywood entertainment marketing company the Cimarron Group has closed its office in Beijing after less than a year in operation. The development underscores the challenges American companies face when trying to do business in China, where movies...

    Tags: China, Employees, Twentieth Century Fox Film Corp., Marketing, Career and Workplace

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