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Sectarian tensions simmer over a pig in Cotabato City

In this majority-Muslim Filipino city, a fight over roast pig sheds light on bigger hurdles Christians and Muslims here navigate.

Asia Pacific | 12/03/08

Ruling party must disband, Thai court orders

Antigovernment protesters cheered Tuesday's verdict and agreed to end a week-long airport blockade.

Asia Pacific | 12/01/08

Korea's history: What text should high-schoolers read?

Conservatives want to revise high-school texts that they say are dominated by a leftist outlook.

12/01/08

Airport clash grounds Thailand

The tug of war is stranding tourists and raising fears of escalating violence. The military denies rumors of an imminent coup, while the king remains silent.

Daily Update > Terrorism & Security | 12/02/08

Thai court bans prime minister, ruling party from politics

The verdict came amid a confrontation between the ousted leader, Somchai, and antigovernment protesters occupying Bangkok's airports.

Asia Pacific | 11/28/08

China's virtual vigilantes: Civic action or cyber mobs?

Concerned citizens are targeting anyone from accused pedophiles to activists with 'human flesh search engines' that post people's personal information online.