Story Archive
2012-02-08
Mass demonstrations rock Tibetan-populated areas in two Chinese provinces.
2012-02-08
The news prompts speculation that he is under investigation by China's Communist Party.
2012-02-08
Authorities restrict coverage of grassroots elections brought about through unrest in a southern Chinese village.
2012-02-08
The incident occurs as Tibetans around the world pray for those who have 'sacrificed' for Tibet.
2012-02-07
China’s ruling Communist Party wants to set up branches at all major microblogging sites.
2012-02-07
Forced Cambodian laborers on Thai fishing vessels manage to flee to Indonesia.
2012-02-07
Forced Cambodian laborers on Thai fishing vessels manage to flee to Indonesia.
2012-02-07
Tibetans continue protests despite a security clampdown in Chinese provinces.
2012-02-07
Some draw parallels with Beijing's uncertainty over Libya while others say China should not interfere in Syrian affairs.
2012-02-06
Prevent Tibetan protests or face disciplinary action, employees in Tibet are told.
2012-02-06
Employees at a Burmese shoe factory demand salary for holiday closures.
2012-02-06
Authorities in a Chinese province urge increased vigilance, censorship ahead of an important national meeting.
2012-02-06
A Chinese democracy activist faces harsh conditions in prison.
2012-02-05
A top U.N. envoy warns Burma against backsliding on recent reforms.
2012-02-05
Laos questions a retired government official linked to selling babies to foreigners.
2012-02-04
The fiery protests come as Chinese authorities widen crackdown.
2012-02-03
A Vietnamese soldier-turned farmer seeks 'trusted' lawyer to represent him in a high profile eviction case.
2012-02-03
But prodemocracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi insists constitutional changes are critical.
2012-02-03
A court in Cambodia hands the former prison head the stiffest penalty allowed under international law.
2012-02-03
A court in Cambodia hands the former prison head the stiffest penalty allowed under international law.
2012-02-03
Chinese petitioner is held after uncovering a 'black jail.'
2012-02-03
Chinese authorities block independent candidates in local legislative elections.
2012-02-02
Tibetans returning from a Buddhist ritual in India are subjected to security measures by Chinese authorities.
2012-02-02
Chinese authorities check papers, ban tourists in the Tibetan capital.
2012-02-02
Chinese petitioners hope to catch world attention during German leader's visit.
2012-02-01
The Burmese government and the Mon armed ethnic group sign a preliminary ceasefire pact.
2012-02-01
Officials say Uyghur students are leaving after a middle school consolidation.
2012-02-01
More than a week after the protests in a troubled Chinese province, news surfaces about the number detained.
2012-02-01
Two women remove their clothes to highlight the plight of evicted villagers in Cambodia’s capital.
2012-02-01
Two women remove their clothes to highlight the plight of evicted villagers in Cambodia’s capital.