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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.
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.