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20,000 Leagues Under the Sea to Film in Australia?

20,000 Leagues Under the Sea to Film in Australia?

Disney is in talks with the Australian government on tax incentives to shoot a remake of a classic film down under.

Iran, U.S. to Fight IOC’s Wrestling Cut

Iran, U.S. to Fight IOC’s Wrestling Cut

Iran and the U.S. are setting politics aside to save wrestling’s place at the 2020 Olympics.

Anoushka Shankar Joins One Billion Rising Campaign

Anoushka Shankar Joins One Billion Rising Campaign

Ravi Shankar’s daughter said she was sexually abused by a family acquaintance as a child.

South Korean Footballer Park Jong-woo Gets His Bronze

South Korean Footballer Park Jong-woo Gets His Bronze

Park Jong-woo has been forgiven for fanning political flames at the London Olympics.

Valentine’s Day in Asia: Love and Business

Valentine’s Day in Asia: Love and Business

Asia’s take on Valentine’s Day turns the Western view of the holiday on its head.

The Legacy of Ping-Pong Diplomat Zhuang Zedong

The Legacy of Ping-Pong Diplomat Zhuang Zedong

Ping-pong legend Zhuang Zedong, who helped open U.S.-China diplomatic relations, has died at 72.

Judo Scandals Rock Japan

Judo Scandals Rock Japan

As Tokyo revs up its Olympic bid, a succession of sporting scandals has clouded the effort.

The Year of the Snake Slithers In

The Year of the Snake Slithers In

The most important holiday in the Chinese calendar kicked off last weekend.

Match-Fixing and Doping Investigation Shocks Sports Fans

Match-Fixing and Doping Investigation Shocks Sports Fans

Investigations into widespread doping and match-fixing are underway in Australia and Europe, respectively.

Berlinale Kicks Off with Wong Kar-wai’s Grandmaster

Berlinale Kicks Off with Wong Kar-wai’s Grandmaster

Asian movie might is on full display at this year’s Berlin Film Festival, with Wong Kar-wai at the center.

Brad Pitt Thaws China Ties

Brad Pitt Thaws China Ties

Brad Pitt, who is banned from entering China, has opened a Weibo account and is studying Mandarin. Why?

Kashmiri All-Girl Rock Band Quits After Fatwa

Kashmiri All-Girl Rock Band Quits After Fatwa

A fatwa against Kashmiri rock band Praagaash has sparked debate about religious intolerance.

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