Asia
The Vietnam War: a visit after 40 years
May 20, 2015Forty years after the American war in Vietnam ended in ignominious defeat, the traces of that terrible conflict are disappearing.
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Today in Asian-American history: Actor Chow Yun-fat turns 60
May 18, 2015A popular actor in dozens of Chinese-language films, he has also become a recognizable presence in U.S. cinema.
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Vietnam appeals to public for help on China conflict
June 20, 2014China sent a deep-water oil rig into Vietnamese marine territory, along with 80 ships, including military vessels, infuriating Vietnam, which has been trying to resolve the crisis diplomatically.
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Okinawa mayor appeals to Americans to help stop military base
May 28, 2014The mayor of Nago City, Okinawa, wants Americans to help him stop construction of a U.S. military base in his small city. He traveled to the U.S. last week to make his case.
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Indefatigable peace leader readies for big teleconference
April 15, 2013Judith LeBlanc has been working non-stop over the last 10 years to end U.S.wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.
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