Claudia Blume

Malaysian Parliament Passes Controversial Islamic Law Amendment

Revised Islamic family law has angered women's rights groups across country

Asian Stocks Drop on US Growth Concern

Japan's benchmark Nikkei average fell 2.4 percent, its biggest drop since April 18

Chinese Rights Activist Beaten During Taishi Investigations

ADB: Asian Governments Need to Improve Water Management to Avoid Crisis

Asian Development Bank says rapid population growth, urbanization, industrialization, as well as climate change, will test region's wat

China Says Three Gorges Dam Could Become Environmental 'Catastrophe'

One year after completion of hydroelectric project, Chinese government admits it is having a disastrous impact on the environment

Beijing, Fearing Unrest, Moves to Curb Sharp Rise in Food Prices

In July, food prices went up more than 15 percent from a year earlier; meat prices up almost 50 percent

Hong Kong Budget Airline Oasis Halts Operations

Analysts say main reasons for Oasis' financial difficulties are high fuel costs, competitive environment in Hong Kong

Two Koreas Resume Military Talks Despite Disagreement Over Agenda

Meeting intended to focus on providing security for test of rail line, but North insisting on also discussing disputed sea border

Beijing Aims to Toughen Laws on Sex-Selective Abortions

Chinese government worried growing gender imbalance could threaten social stability

Chinese Spurn Bank Savings in Favor of Booming Stock Market

Experts warn this could be a risky move

Committee to Protect Journalists Says Press Freedom in Asia Regressed in 2006

According to CPJ, North Korea and Burma top group's list of 10 most censored countries in world