Destruction of nearly 30 tons of ivory started to avoid expense of safeguarding one of world’s largest caches of elephant tusk
Young Indonesian maid returns to Hong Kong to support prosecution of employers whose alleged abuse left her in coma
Refugees continue six-week protest outside social welfare department of semi-autonomous Chinese city
Wu'er Kaixi, number two on China's list of “most wanted” Tiananmen activists, was prepared to be arrested for his involvement in the 1989 uprising
Almost 4,000 people emigrated from Hong Kong in the first half of 2013, a rise of eight percent from last year
Slavery still practiced, despite being prohibited by 1960 Malian constitution, and now activists say it's time to enact law banning practice
Despite fresh memories of conflict and atrocities, many displaced are seeking to return to their hometowns to vote
Observers say country is ill-prepared for July 28 poll mandated by international community after March 2012 coup
Commander of successful mission, aiming to restore peace and stability to country, expresses optimism in upcoming elections
Hong Kong leader Leung Chun-ying said Snowden departed 'through a lawful and normal channel,' and US had been informed
To many, case raises questions about Snowden’s choice of Hong Kong as haven as he fights expected legal battle against extradition, broader implications
All-female team has become an inspiration for others, sent ripples of excitement through a sleepy hill station at the foot of the Himalayas
With researchers struggling to identify how disease is transmitted, concern is mounting about its danger to humans
Highest court upholds government appeal that denies overseas domestic workers right to residency
Tibetan activists in exile are doubtful that transition will mean any substantive change for Beijing’s Tibet policies
Lhakar movement emphasizes individual acts of protest through personal actions
Immolations have drawn the world’s attention, but done little to change Beijing’s policies
Tibet leaders urge low key Chinese New Year celebrations amid rising tensions over immolations
Head of monastery implores Beijing to be more liberal to Tibetan dissidents, but many fear death sentence marks start of renewed Chinese crackdown
Amendment would end the obligation for business directors to publish home addresses and full identity card numbers on a publicly accessible corporate register
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