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Thai Protesters Surround Parliament

Posted: November 24th, 2008, 10:18am EST by By THOMAS FULLER and MARK McDONALD

Anti-government demonstrators on Monday staged what they described as a final push to unseat the government.

N. Korea Stiffens Diplomatic Stance

Posted: November 24th, 2008, 9:54am EST by By CHOE SANG-HUN

North Korea said it will ban South Korean tourists from the ancient city of Kaesong and that it will “selectively expel” South Koreans working in a joint industrial complex.

Motive in Japanese Stabbings: a Dead Dog

Posted: November 24th, 2008, 9:52am EST by By MARTIN FACKLER

The Japanese police say the motive in last week’s stabbing deaths of a former health ministry official and his wife appeared to be anger over a long-dead dog.

Obama Speaks With Karzai

Posted: November 24th, 2008, 6:58am EST by By THE NEW YORK TIMES

The conversation was the first officially reported direct contact between the men since the election more than two weeks ago.

Bangladesh Delays Vote

Posted: November 24th, 2008, 3:07am EST by By THE NEW YORK TIMES

The army-backed caretaker government of Bangladesh on Sunday postponed national elections by 11 days to assuage the concerns of one of the country’s two main political parties.

Clash Leaves Civilian Dead in Afghanistan

Posted: November 24th, 2008, 2:06am EST by By KIRK SEMPLE

A joint patrol of American and Afghan security forces killed a civilian and two armed insurgents, the American military said.

Memo From Islamabad: Ringed by Foes, Pakistanis Fear the U.S., Too

Posted: November 23rd, 2008, 2:08pm EST by By JANE PERLEZ

There is an increasing belief among some Pakistanis that what the U.S. really wants is the breakup of Pakistan.

Airstrike Kills Qaeda-Linked Militant in Pakistan

Posted: November 23rd, 2008, 9:07am EST by By ISMAIL KHAN and JANE PERLEZ

The British militant, a liaison to Al Qaeda, was a key suspect in a 2006 plot to blow up trans-Atlantic airliners.

Tibetans Reaffirm a Conciliatory Approach to China

Posted: November 23rd, 2008, 4:41am EST by By EDWARD WONG

After an intense debate, delegates attending a conference of Tibetan exiles recommended a continuation of the Dalai Lama’s conciliatory approach to China.

In Battle Against Whaling, Groups Split on Strategy

Posted: November 22nd, 2008, 10:04pm EST by By MARK McDONALD

Greenpeace is distancing itself from the directly confrontational approach it once championed — and which the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society remains committed to.

At Exile Meeting, Tibetans Debate Independence

Posted: November 22nd, 2008, 5:00am EST by By EDWARD WONG

Long associated with the Dalai Lama and his “middle way,” the exile movement has reached a crossroads.

U.S. Missile Strike Said to Kill 4 in Pakistan

Posted: November 22nd, 2008, 3:33am EST by By REUTERS

The attack came within days of a Pakistani protest to the United States ambassador over missile attacks on its territory.

Myanmar Gives Comedian 45-Year Sentence for Cyclone Comments

Posted: November 22nd, 2008, 2:14am EST by By SHARON OTTERMAN

A secret court run by Myanmar’s military leadership sentenced a prominent Burmese comedian and activist on Friday, continuing a recent crackdown on regime dissidents.

Tokyo Killings May Be Tied to Scandal on Pensions

Posted: November 22nd, 2008, 2:09am EST by By MARTIN FACKLER

The grisly knifing death of a former health ministry official and his wife by an unknown assailant has thrown this normally low-crime nation into an unusual uproar.

World Briefing | Asia: Afghanistan: Gates Seeks More Troops

Posted: November 22nd, 2008, 1:48am EST by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said that he would like to add significant U.S. forces to the war in Afghanistan before national elections scheduled for next year.

Garbled Report on Sichuan Death Toll Revives Pain

Posted: November 22nd, 2008, 1:17am EST by By ANDREW JACOBS

An error in translation of a news conference by a governor left the impression that the death toll of students in the May earthquake was higher than thought.

World Briefing | Asia: Pakistan: Bombing Kills 8 at a Funeral

Posted: November 22nd, 2008, 1:14am EST by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

A bomb killed eight mourners at the funeral of a Shiite cleric on Friday in northwestern Pakistan, according to the police.

Grenade Attack Kills Thai Protester

Posted: November 21st, 2008, 3:18am EST by By MARK MCDONALD

An anti-government protester was killed and at least 29 were injured in an attack against activists occupying the Government House in Bangkok, according to reports.

China Pledges New Measures to Safeguard Dairy Industry

Posted: November 21st, 2008, 1:28am EST by By ANDREW JACOBS

The Chinese government announced a wide range of food safety measures aimed at reining in abuses in the dairy industry.

World Briefing | Asia: India: Teenager Is Killed Over Love Letter

Posted: November 21st, 2008, 1:27am EST by By REUTERS

Manish Kumar, 15, was kidnapped by members of the rival caste on his way to school and thrown under a train, the police said.

World Briefing | Asia: Afghanistan: Truck Bombing in East Kills 3 People

Posted: November 21st, 2008, 1:26am EST by By ADAM B. ELLICK

A truck bombing at the gate of a government building in eastern Afghanistan killed three Afghans and wounded two American soldiers.

Entrepreneurial Edge: An Eye on Growth, Deals Stretch Across the Pacific

Posted: November 20th, 2008, 2:03am EST by By JAMES FLANIGAN

Despite the worldwide downturn, the ties between small businesses in China and Southern California should continue to grow.

Memo From Seoul: Latest Threats May Mean North Korea Wants to Talk

Posted: November 20th, 2008, 12:52am EST by By CHOE SANG-HUN

Longtime North Korea watchers say recent public moves by the country fit a familiar and consistent pattern, and that they may even signal an upturn in relations with the United States.

Grenade Attack at Thai Protest, 1 Dead

Posted: November 20th, 2008, 12:40am EST by By REUTERS

A grenade attack on protesters occupying the Thai prime minister’s office killed one person and wounded 23 on Thursday, police and protest leaders said.

Indian Navy Says It Sank Pirate Ship

Posted: November 20th, 2008, 12:00am EST by By HARI KUMAR and ALAN COWELL

The Indian Navy said it battled would-be hijackers in the Gulf of Aden, sinking one vessel and forcing the pirates to abandon another.

John Leighton Stuart, China Expert, Is Buried There at Last

Posted: November 20th, 2008, 12:00am EST by By DAVID BARBOZA

The ashes of John Leighton Stuart, a missionary and educator who was called a symbol of imperialism by Mao, were finally buried in China 46 years after his death.

U.S. Strike Reportedly Killed Five in Pakistan

Posted: November 19th, 2008, 11:36pm EST by By JANE PERLEZ and PIR ZUBAIR SHAH

Striking for the first time beyond Pakistan’s tribal areas, a pilotless U.S. aircraft fired missiles at a village well inside Pakistani territory on Wednesday, a Pakistani official said.

F.D.A. Opens Office in Beijing to Screen Food and Drug Exports

Posted: November 19th, 2008, 11:09pm EST by By ANDREW JACOBS and MARK MCDONALD

The U.S. opened a branch of the Food and Drug Administration in the Chinese capital, the first of several overseas offices aimed at regulating the safety of imported food and medicine.

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The Dead Tell a Tale China Doesn’t Care to Listen To

Posted: November 19th, 2008, 1:28pm EST by By EDWARD WONG

The Tarim mummies have become protagonists in a political dispute over who should control the Xinjiang Uighur Autonomous Region.

Maritime Hijackings Are Decreasing in Asia

Posted: November 19th, 2008, 4:03am EST by By MARK McDONALD

A regional piracy-monitoring agency in Singapore said maritime attacks in Asia in the first nine months of the year dropped 11 percent compared to 2007 and 32 percent from 2006.

Australian Navy Grants 2-Month Holiday Leave

Posted: November 19th, 2008, 4:02am EST by By MERAIAH FOLEY

Australian sailors have received an early Christmas gift with the announcement that all non-essential naval staff will be placed on two months’ paid leave over the holidays.

Chinese Leader in Cuba on Trade Tour

Posted: November 19th, 2008, 2:34am EST by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

President Hu Jintao of China toured Havana as his country expanded its already extensive economic relationship with Cuba.

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Thousands Battle Police in China’s Northwest

Posted: November 19th, 2008, 2:05am EST by By ANDREW JACOBS

A local government’s decision to move its administrative offices from one city to another has provoked two days of unrest in northwest China.

Factories Shut, China Workers Are Suffering

Posted: November 18th, 2008, 2:12pm EST by By EDWARD WONG

An export slowdown that has been magnified by the global financial crisis is hurting China’s coastal regions.

For Tasmanian Devils, Hope Against a Wily Cancer

Posted: November 18th, 2008, 11:18am EST by By ERICA REX

A deadly cancer has preyed on the Tasmanian devil, causing it to be listed as endangered, and scientists have begun an experimental inoculation program.

Indonesian Earthquake Kills at Least 4

Posted: November 18th, 2008, 1:35am EST by By PETER GELLING

At least four people were killed and about 60 seriously injured after a powerful earthquake struck near the island of Sulawesi in central Indonesia early Monday.

Tibetan Exiles Meet to Ponder a New Strategy

Posted: November 18th, 2008, 1:34am EST by By EDWARD WONG

The government in exile sought to play down speculation that a significant shift in its strategy might be near.

U.S. Attack in Pakistan Kills 12 People

Posted: November 18th, 2008, 1:15am EST by By REUTERS

U.S. drones fired at least three missiles into Pakistan’s Waziristan tribal region, killing up to 12 people, including five foreigners, officials said.

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General Hints China’s Navy Wants to Add Carrier

Posted: November 18th, 2008, 12:45am EST by By ANDREW JACOBS

The acquisition of an aircraft carrier would surely stoke tensions with the U.S. military and its allies in Asia.

World Briefing | Asia: Afghanistan: Taliban Reject Peace Talks

Posted: November 18th, 2008, 12:39am EST by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

The Taliban rejected an offer of peace talks with the Afghan president, saying that there would be no negotiations until foreign troops left the country.

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Textbooks on Past Offend South Korea’s Conservatives

Posted: November 18th, 2008, 12:31am EST by By CHOE SANG-HUN

A widely used textbook’s version of how American and Soviet forces took control of Korea in 1945 has angered conservatives in the country.

Karzai Offers Safe Passage to Taliban Leader if He Agrees to Talks

Posted: November 17th, 2008, 1:20pm EST by By JOHN F. BURNS

Afghan President Hamid Karzai said he would guarantee the safety of Mullah Muhammad Omar for peace talks.

South Korea Joins Lucrative Practice of Inviting Medical Tourists to Its Hospitals

Posted: November 17th, 2008, 2:03am EST by By CHOE SANG-HUN

Procedures that may cost tens of thousands of dollars in the United States can often be done for one-third or even one-tenth of the cost in Asia, with much shorter waiting times.

Study Abroad Flourishes, With China a Hot Spot

Posted: November 17th, 2008, 1:44am EST by By TAMAR LEWIN

The number of Americans studying in China increased by 25 percent last year, according to a new report.

Former President of Taiwan in Hospital After Hunger Strike

Posted: November 17th, 2008, 1:33am EST by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Former President Chen Shui-bian was taken from his jail cell to a hospital on Sunday when a doctor found he had an irregular heartbeat after a five-day hunger strike.

Coalition Troops Kill 10 Militants in Afghanistan

Posted: November 16th, 2008, 6:24am EST by By ADAM B. ELLICK and ABDUL WAHEED WAFA

Coalition troops were targeting leaders of the Pakistan-based Jalaluddin Haqqani network when they came under fire in Paktia province.

Neighborhood in Japan Files Lawsuit in Bid to Oust Mafia

Posted: November 16th, 2008, 4:44am EST by By NORIMITSU ONISHI

Organized crime, considered a necessary evil, is tolerated by, and sometimes allied with, the authorities in Japan.

Ousted Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Divorces

Posted: November 16th, 2008, 4:24am EST by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Thailand’s fugitive ex-Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra has divorced his wife in Hong Kong, his spokesman said.

News Analysis: Myanmar Finds Crimes to Fit Harsh Punishments

Posted: November 15th, 2008, 3:59pm EST by By THOMAS FULLER

In a country where owning an unauthorized cellphone without government clearance can land you in prison, judges are using a raft of laws to justify harsh sentences.

Sri Lanka Says It Won Rebel Stronghold

Posted: November 15th, 2008, 3:54pm EST by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sri Lankan troops seized the town of Pooneryn, a rebel coastal stronghold on Saturday, the country’s president said.

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World Briefing | Asia: India: Nation’s First Lunar Probe Lands

Posted: November 15th, 2008, 1:28am EST by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

The first lunar probe from India landed on the moon and has been transmitting images back to Indian space control, the Indian Space Research Organization said.

World Briefing | Asia: Myanmar: 14 in Opposition Sentenced

Posted: November 15th, 2008, 1:27am EST by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Courts in Myanmar sentenced 14 members of the opposition National League for Democracy party to lengthy prison terms.

2 Journalists in Pakistan Are Wounded by Gunmen

Posted: November 15th, 2008, 1:14am EST by By JANE PERLEZ and PIR ZUBAIR SHAH

A Japanese journalist and an Afghan colleague were shot and wounded in an attempted kidnapping after conducting interviews with Taliban fighters.

U.N. Reports Pollution Threat in Asia

Posted: November 14th, 2008, 2:10pm EST by By ANDREW JACOBS

“Brown clouds” made up of toxic chemicals are blotting out the sun in large parts of Asia, a U.N. report said.

Laura Bush Condemns Taliban Attack on Schoolgirls

Posted: November 14th, 2008, 5:14am EST by By SHERYL GAY STOLBERG

The first lady broadened her reach as a foreign policy spokeswoman for the White House, calling the Taliban “cowardly and shameful.”

An Iranian Diplomat Is Abducted by Gunmen in Pakistan

Posted: November 14th, 2008, 3:31am EST by By JANE PERLEZ

The kidnapping of the diplomat in the city of Peshawar in Pakistan’s northwest occurred a day after the assassination of an American aid official there.

18 Afghans and One G.I. Are Killed in an Attack

Posted: November 14th, 2008, 3:29am EST by By ADAM B. ELLICK and ABDUL WAHEED WAFA

A day after a suicide bombing in southern Afghanistan, insurgents struck an American military convoy in a crowded market in the eastern part of the country.

Rescuing Cultures of India, From A to Z

Posted: November 11th, 2008, 2:18am EST by By ANAND GIRIDHARADAS

An academy in the agrarian countryside tries to preserve a culture by steeping a new generation of villagers in their own quickly disappearing traditions.

Maldives Considers Buying Dry Land if Seas Rise

Posted: November 11th, 2008, 2:10am EST by By ANDREW C. REVKIN

The nation of 1,200 low islands in the Indian Ocean is planning to establish a fund so that it can buy a haven for its citizens should global warming raise sea levels at a dangerous pace.

Pakistanis Mired in Brutal Battle to Oust Taliban

Posted: November 11th, 2008, 2:01am EST by By JANE PERLEZ and PIR ZUBAIR SHAH

In a vital corridor to Afghanistan, the Taliban has proven far more resilient than the Pakistani Army anticipated.

In Crisis, Remote Access

Posted: November 11th, 2008, 1:28am EST by By JULIE BICK

A lightweight, solar-powered Internet hookup created by a collaboration of nonprofit organizations provides communication in even the most remote areas.

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An Artist in Exile Tests India’s Democratic Ideals

Posted: November 10th, 2008, 2:29pm EST by By SOMINI SENGUPTA

A controversial artist’s case illustrates how freedom of expression has frequently come under fire in India.

3 Executed by Firing Squad for Bali Bombings

Posted: November 10th, 2008, 1:46pm EST by By PETER GELLING

Three men convicted in the 2002 bombings in Bali, Indonesia, that killed 202 people were executed by firing squad on a small prison island off western Java.

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G.I.’s in Remote Afghan Post Have Weary Job, Drawing Fire

Posted: November 10th, 2008, 1:32pm EST by By C. J. CHIVERS

An American outpost near Afghanistan’s border with Pakistan draws attacks away from populated areas.

China Unveils Sweeping Plan for Economy

Posted: November 10th, 2008, 7:35am EST by By DAVID BARBOZA

China announced plans to spend billions on a wide array of infrastructure and social welfare projects in a bold move aimed at bolstering its economy.

2 Spaniards Killed in Afghan Blast

Posted: November 10th, 2008, 4:10am EST by By THE NEW YORK TIMES

Two Spanish soldiers were killed and four wounded in a suicide car bombing in western Afghanistan, Afghan officials said Sunday.

Anger Erupts After Executions in Bali Blasts

Posted: November 10th, 2008, 3:17am EST by By PETER GELLING

Hundreds demonstrated after the executions of three men for their roles in the bombings that killed 202 people.

News Analysis: Demand for a Say on a Way Out of Crisis

Posted: November 10th, 2008, 3:17am EST by By ALEXEI BARRIONUEVO

A gathering of the Group of 20 over the weekend revealed a desire among developing countries to have a greater voice in helping the world navigate its way out of the financial crisis.

Deep in Taliban Territory, a Push for Electricity

Posted: November 9th, 2008, 4:19am EST by By CARLOTTA GALL

A $180 million project to provide electricity, jobs and economic renewal is a rare instance of a fulfilled promise in the effort to build up Afghanistan’s infrastructure.

Afghan Captors Free Canadian After 4 Weeks

Posted: November 9th, 2008, 3:19am EST by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

A Canadian journalist who had been held hostage for four weeks in Afghanistan was freed Saturday, Afghan and Canadian officials said.

Conservative Ousts Prime Minister in New Zealand

Posted: November 8th, 2008, 5:06pm EST by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

New Zealand elected its first conservative government in nearly a decade on Saturday, ending a three-term run for Prime Minister Helen Clark.

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Obama’s Election Inspires an Indigenous Party in New Zealand

Posted: November 8th, 2008, 4:08am EST by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

The Maori minority approached New Zealand’s elections on Saturday with a chance to secure the balance of power, inspired by Barack Obama’s victory.

Britain Revokes Visa of Thai Ex-Leader

Posted: November 8th, 2008, 4:06am EST by By THE NEW YORK TIMES

British immigration officials have revoked the visas of Thaksin Shinawatra, the former prime minister of Thailand, and his wife, a Thai newspaper reported.

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World Briefing | Asia: China’s Prisoner Treatment Scrutinized

Posted: November 8th, 2008, 1:34am EST by By NEIL MacFARQUHAR

Members of the United Nations Committee Against Torture questioned the way the Chinese government carried out laws barring abusive practices.

U.S. Missile Attack Kills at Least 10 in Pakistan

Posted: November 8th, 2008, 1:26am EST by By PIR ZUBAIR SHAH and ALAN COWELL

The deaths were the latest fatalities in a string of American missile attacks that have drawn increasingly irate protests from Pakistan.

Malaysian Court Frees Blogger Detained as Threat to Security

Posted: November 8th, 2008, 1:22am EST by By THOMAS FULLER

In what lawyers described as a landmark ruling, a court in Malaysia ordered the release of one of the country’s best-known bloggers.

Vietnam, Inundated, Fights Disease

Posted: November 7th, 2008, 9:48pm EST by By AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE

Authorities in Hanoi moved to contain the spread of dengue fever and other diseases after the worst floods to hit the city in more than 35 years.

Malaysian Blogger Fights a System He Perfected

Posted: November 7th, 2008, 9:04am EST by By SETH MYDANS

Mahathir Mohamad, former prime minister of Malaysia, is one of an increasing number of bloggers challenging government censorship and gaining influence in the political process.

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Once Sizzling, China’s Economy Shows Rapid Signs of Fizzling

Posted: November 7th, 2008, 2:57am EST by By DAVID BARBOZA

Just as China has attained supercharged growth that astounded much of the world, it appears to be slowing more sharply and more quickly than anyone anticipated.

President of Taiwan Greets Envoy From Beijing

Posted: November 7th, 2008, 2:41am EST by By EDWARD WONG

President Ma Ying-jeou of Taiwan met with a senior Chinese envoy in Taipei on Thursday in a bid to improve diplomatic ties between their governments.

Small Investors in Japan Jump In

Posted: November 7th, 2008, 1:24am EST by By MARTIN FACKLER

Tens of thousands of household savers — many of them first-time investors — are pouring into the market, seizing the world financial crisis as the greatest buying opportunity in a generation.

World Briefing | Asia: Bhutan: New King Ascends the Throne

Posted: November 7th, 2008, 1:07am EST by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

A Western-educated 28-year-old, Jigme Khesar Namgyal Wangchuck, became king of the Himalayan nation of Bhutan in an elaborate display of pageantry.

World Briefing | Asia: Pakistan: Suicide Bombers Kill 19

Posted: November 7th, 2008, 1:06am EST by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Suicide bombers killed at least 19 pro-government tribesmen and security forces in two attacks in northwest Pakistan, officials said.

U.S. Says Taliban Put Afghans in Line of Fire

Posted: November 7th, 2008, 1:04am EST by By ABDUL WAHEED WAFA and SANGAR RAHIMI

As Afghan officials reported more civilian casualties from coalition airstrikes that hit a wedding party, U.S. officials said “insurgents” prevented civilians from fleeing the area.

Tibetan Envoys Leave China After 8th Meeting

Posted: November 7th, 2008, 1:03am EST by By EDWARD WONG

Envoys of the Dalai Lama announced that they had presented Chinese officials with a memorandum on autonomy for Tibetans living under Chinese rule.

North Korea Tries to Show Its Leader Is Healthy and in Control

Posted: November 7th, 2008, 1:01am EST by By CHOE SANG-HUN

North Korea’s state-run media have released a flurry of reports of public appearances by its reclusive leader, Kim Jong-il.

U.S. Airstrike Reported to Hit Afghan Wedding

Posted: November 6th, 2008, 7:11am EST by By ABDUL WAHEED WAFA and JOHN F. BURNS

An airstrike by United States-led forces killed 40 civilians and wounded 28 others, officials said.

China Has Sentenced 55 Over Tibet Riot in March

Posted: November 6th, 2008, 6:13am EST by By EDWARD WONG

The Tibetans received prison sentences for their actions in the March 14 ethnic riot that engulfed Lhasa, according to a senior Chinese official.

World Briefing | Asia: Philippines: 40 Die in Ferry Sinking

Posted: November 6th, 2008, 2:57am EST by By CARLOS H. CONDE

Forty people, including 11 children, died after a ferry capsized in the central Philippines, the coast guard said Wednesday.

The War on Dengue Fever

Posted: November 5th, 2008, 6:16pm EST by By THOMAS FULLER

In Bangkok, researchers hunt for a vaccine to protect U.S. troops, and millions of third-world civilians, from dengue fever.

China and Taiwan Expand Accords

Posted: November 5th, 2008, 5:10am EST by By EDWARD WONG

Mainland China’s negotiator on Taiwan signed a milestone agreement with his counterpart in Taipei, expanding flights and permitting shipping links.

World Briefing | Asia: Thailand: Bombs Kill One and Injure 71

Posted: November 5th, 2008, 4:17am EST by By BLOOMBERG NEWS

Prime Minister Somchai Wongsawat blamed Muslim separatists for the bombs, which exploded almost simultaneously at two locations in southern Thailand.

World Briefing | Asia: Japan: New Fallout From Essay on War

Posted: November 5th, 2008, 4:14am EST by By NORIMITSU ONISHI

Six top officials of the Defense Ministry were reprimanded over an essay by a former air force chief who had written that the U.S. tricked Japan into attacking Pearl Harbor.

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