Archive
June 2013
David Beckham Induces Shanghai Stampede, At Least 10 Injured
A crowd at Shanghai’s Tongji University mobbed the football star.
Afghanistan Remains Epicenter of Refugee Problem
Despite the unrest in Syria, Afghanistan is the source for 25% of the world’s refugees, with Pakistan and Iran hosting 95% of them.
The Tired Debate Over Missile Defense
Public discourse on Ballistic Missile Defense has become little more than “Ritualized Anxiety.”
A Global Times Editorial Blasts Chen Guangcheng
While taking aim at Chen, the editorial is clearly aimed at other dissidents who might want to follow in his footsteps.
Punishable by Death: China to Execute Polluters
Plus, the U.S. plans to sanction China over human trafficking. Thursday China links.
South Korea to Purchase Bunker-Buster Missile
The Taurus missile will help Seoul implement its new “active deterrence” strategy of preemption against Pyongyang.
Stratasys Buys 3D Printing Startup MakerBot for $403 Million
The Stratasys-MakerBot deal will bring desktop 3D printing closer to the mainstream.
China's Arctic Strategy
Since gaining Arctic Council observer status, China has been quick to move on its interests.
Indonesia Finally Moves on Fuel Subsidies
Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has finally decided to raise fuel prices by an average of 33 percent.
Microsoft’s Xbox 180: No Online Check-Ins for Xbox One, Used Games OK
Unhappy gamers may have won one of the biggest battles in gaming history.
Does Tokyo Have the 2020 Olympics in the Bag?
Reports suggest Tokyo is the frontrunner in the bid to host the 2020 Olympics. All it needs to do now is avoid blunders.
Difficult Post-Election Period Beckons for Malaysia
The opposition is at a crossroads, while the government faces tough challenges.