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    Apr 30, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  1. 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: Islam, Pakistan, Religion and Belief, Laws, Suicide

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

  2. 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: Trade Agreements, Mohamed Morsi, Iran, Islam, Religion and Belief

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

  3. 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: Barack Obama, Defense Intelligence Agency, G8, Pyongyang (North Korea), U.S. Congress

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

  4. 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 Jong Un, Pyongyang (North Korea), Japan, South Korea

    5. Mar 15, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  5. Japan seeks to join Asia-Pacific trade pact

    WASHINGTON -- Japan intends to join the talks for an ambitious free-trade pact with the U.S. and 10 other countries, raising the economic stakes of the negotiations but also potentially delaying agreement as American and Japanese interests tangle over protecting their respective car and farm markets.
    WASHINGTON -- Japan intends to join the talks for an ambitious free-trade pact with the U.S. and 10 other countries, raising the economic stakes of the negotiations but also potentially delaying agreement as American and Japanese interests tangle over...

    Tags: Barack Obama, Government, Shinzo Abe, Politics, Prices

    6. Mar 14, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  6. Asia: Kempinski opening hotels in China and India

    Another longtime European hotel group is making fresh inroads into Asia.
    Another longtime European hotel group is making fresh inroads into Asia. Kempinski Hotels, one of Europe's oldest luxury hotel groups, is adding to its portfolio of 75 properties by opening three hotels in China and another in India. "We are opening...

    Tags: Lifestyle and Leisure, India, Dalai Lama, Chinese Restaurants, Delhi (India)

    7. Feb 15, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  7. The Right Side of Asia

    <span style="font-size: 10px;">There&rsquo;s no o</span><span class="s1" style="font-size: 10px;">ther destination on the planet quite like the islands off the coast of eastern Asia &mdash; where a vast natural landscape and pristine marine life offer ideal year-round outdoor activities like hiking, biking and diving.&nbsp;</span><span style="font-size: 10px;">Taiwan and Japan&rsquo;s majestic Okinawa islands are two places gaining popularity among world travelers.</span>
    There’s no other destination on the planet quite like the islands off the coast of eastern Asia — where a vast natural landscape and pristine marine life offer ideal year-round outdoor activities like hiking, biking and diving. Taiwan and...

    Tags: Thailand, Lifestyle and Leisure, Landforms, Conservation, Ecosystems

    8. Feb 28, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  8. Borneo: Tour promises adventure, apes, aerial walkways and more

    Armchair travelers and adventurer-seekers who dream of getting off the grid will find a taste of the exotic in a new trip being organized by <a href="http://www.asiatranspacific.com/" target="_blank">Asia Transpacific Journeys</a> called <a href="http://www.asiatranspacific.com/travel-destinations/borneo#!/group-trip/the-wild-jungles-of-borneo" target="_blank">The Wild Jungles of Borneo</a>.
    Armchair travelers and adventurer-seekers who dream of getting off the grid will find a taste of the exotic in a new trip being organized by Asia Transpacific Journeys called The Wild Jungles of Borneo. The April 8-21 trip will explore the Southeast...

    Tags: International Travel, Wildlife, Travel, Trips and Vacations

    9. Feb 1, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  9. Asian space race reflects sharpened U.S.-China rivalry

    South Korea&rsquo;s successful satellite launch this week served as the latest act of one-upmanship in an accelerating space race gripping Northeast Asia.
    South Korea’s successful satellite launch this week served as the latest act of one-upmanship in an accelerating space race gripping Northeast Asia. Membership in the elite global space club is being pursued by wealthy countries that can afford it...

    Tags: Human Rights, Iran, Civil Rights, Pyongyang (North Korea), Space Programs

    10. Jan 30, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  10. Vietnam releases American activist accused of subversion

    An American democracy activist accused of trying to overthrow the Vietnamese government was freed Wednesday and sent home to Southern California to rejoin his family, more than nine months after he was first detained in Saigon.
    An American democracy activist accused of trying to overthrow the Vietnamese government was freed Wednesday and sent home to Southern California to rejoin his family, more than nine months after he was first detained in Saigon. The unexpected decision...

    Tags: Human Rights, Corporate Crime, Justice System, Civil Rights, Justice and Rights

    11. Jan 24, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  11. Asia: Peninsula Hotels prepare to celebrate Year of the Snake

    In <a href="http://www.peninsula.com/Shanghai/en/default.aspx" target="_blank">Shanghai</a>, guests at the Peninsula Hotel will greet the Chinese New Year by snaking through the lobby doing a lion dance. In <a href="http://www.peninsula.com/Bangkok/en/default.aspx" target="_blank">Bangkok</a> and <a href="http://www.peninsula.com/Beijing" target="_blank">Beijing</a>, they will celebrate at the Peninsula&rsquo;s afternoon tea. And in <a href="http://www.peninsula.com/Hong_Kong/en/default.aspx" target="_blank">Hong Kong</a>, they will watch the city&rsquo;s colorful holiday fireworks show explode over Victoria Harbour while sipping Champagne on the Sun Terrace.
    In Shanghai, guests at the Peninsula Hotel will greet the Chinese New Year by snaking through the lobby doing a lion dance. In Bangkok and Beijing, they will celebrate at the Peninsula’s afternoon tea. And in Hong Kong, they will watch the city&...

    Tags: Bangkok (Thailand), Hotel and Accommodation Industry

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

  12. Asia: Discovery Adventures broadens its tour offerings

    If you're a fan of the Discovery Channel, check out some new tour destinations in <a href="http://latimes.com/travel/destinations/asia" target="_self">Asia</a> that its <a href="http://www.discoveryadventures.com/" target="_blank">Discovery Adventures</a> group will explore during 2013, including Malaysia, Borneo, southern India and Bhutan.
    If you're a fan of the Discovery Channel, check out some new tour destinations in Asia that its Discovery Adventures group will explore during 2013, including Malaysia, Borneo, southern India and Bhutan. "We listen to traveler feedback and add more...

    Tags: Iceland, Bhutan, International Travel, Malaysia, India

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