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Criminal syndicates are using English teachers and Vietnamese refugees returning home to carry the potent B.C. Bud and other drugs across the Pacific.More
The survival of the Catholic Church in this distant corner of the world is remarkable. "Life is good, I have overcome my hardships. Cheers!" said Liu Wenzeng, the 68 year old Catholic.More
For many years, beggars were rarely seen in the showcase cities of China, but now the growing number is the result of a major civil rights victory last year.More
New report says B.C. is a major hub for Korean sex trade workers as websites in Seoul urge women to go overseas and make up to $28,000 a month.More
The Asian dad is doing a lousy job, say his teenage children. He doesn't listen. He can't remember the names of their best friends. And he doesn't understand their life.More
A slew of Asian stars have shown enough flesh to keep them in the running for the title of the world's sexiest vegetarian.More
Are you looking to get informed on the 'ins and outs' of doing business in Japan?
Then pick up the latest free newspaper in the city: The Genkei News (short for Genzai Keizai News, meaning Current Economic News in Japanese).
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"Welcome to Taiwan!" the melodious voice of popular singer AMei, Taiwan's ambassador, rings out from television sets in commercials heralding the arriving visitors.
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The publication of a new translation of the erotic poetry of the sixth Dalai Lama--who rejected monastic orders and indulged in women and wine--has given new insight.More
After years of controversy and political intrigue, archaeologists using genetic testing have proven that Caucasians roamed China's Tarim Basin 1,000 years before East Asian people arrived.
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Conservative Taiwan urged to look at Canadian court ruling as gay bookstore owner faces 50 days in jail for selling "indecent" magazines.More
Japanese mothers are taking their kids, as young as two, to study abroad. Their working husbands stay behind.
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China's version of America Idol gives aspiring singing stars a shot.More
Popularity of Korean stars and the reputable skills of its surgeons spark surging demand.
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The winner of Miss Universe 2005 is set to take home an array of cash and prizes, including a coveted New York apartment for the duration of her reign.More
Several Asian countries are easing restrictions on casinos, taking a bet that Las Vegas-style gambling halls will attract more tourists and create jobs.More
A group of Myanmar exiles led by a Canada-based 'prince' has declared independence for the Shan State, which borders Thailand in eastern Myanmar.More
A popular Vancouver entertainer heads to India to fix his knee, joining a growing number of Canadians who are being lured to Asia.More
Translated, its name means "touch your heart", but a Hong Kong report has found that the national dish--dim sum--may actually stop your heart.More
Seven out of 10 mixed marriages have problems of domestic violence and emotional abuse of migrant wivesMore
