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US envoy warns North Korea against nuclear testupdated: Mon May 21 2012 06:08:00

The top U.S. envoy for North Korea warned Pyongyang Monday against a possible third nuclear test.

Pakistani president to attend NATO summit on Afghanistanupdated: Thu May 17 2012 20:31:00

President Asif Ali Zardari of Pakistan will attend the NATO summit meeting about Afghanistan in Chicago this weekend, his office said in a statement Thursday.

Satellite image suggests North Korea may have resumed work on reactorupdated: Thu May 17 2012 05:58:00

North Korea has resumed work on the construction of a reactor that could help it push forward its nuclear weapons program, according to an academic group's analysis of a recent satellite image.

Transcript: Obama's remarks at Medal of Honor ceremony updated: Wed May 16 2012 19:06:00

President Obama presented the Medal of Honor on Wednesday to the family of Spc. Leslie Sabo Jr., who died in 1970 in Cambodia. The following transcript of the ceremony was provided by the White House Office of the Press Secretary:

A nuclear clash could starve the worldupdated: Fri May 11 2012 07:57:00

Recent ballistic missile tests by India, Pakistan and North Korea -- which has ominously threatened to "reduce to ashes" the South Korean military "in minutes" -- are once again focusing the world's attention on the dangers of nuclear war.

Prime minister says Pakistan, U.S. operating on a trust deficitupdated: Wed May 09 2012 14:43:00

With his fate at home hanging in the balance, Pakistani Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani repudiated U.S. claims that Pakistan was falling short on fighting the war on terrorism and said instead that his nation was operating on a trust deficit with Washington.

Myanmar set for changeupdated: Tue May 01 2012 23:48:00

Could this be the dawn of a new Myanmar? CNN's Paula Hancocks follows the country's fight for democracy.

Press freedom in Myanmarupdated: Tue May 01 2012 05:23:00

CNN's Paula Hancocks speaks to journalists in Myanmar and asks whether government censorship is being relaxed.

Obama withholds comment on Chen caseupdated: Tue May 01 2012 05:20:00

As Secretary of State Hillary Clinton prepared to depart Monday night for China, President Barack Obama was tight-lipped about the whereabouts of escaped Chinese activist Chen Guangcheng and his potential impact on the discussions to be held this week in Beijing.

Human rights activist detained in Vietnam on 'terrorism' chargeupdated: Mon Apr 30 2012 03:52:00

A pro-democracy activist has been ordered detained in Vietnam for at least four months, having been charged with organizing terrorist activities, state media reported.

U.N. chief visits Myanmar to press government for more reformsupdated: Sun Apr 29 2012 19:31:00

The U.N. chief made a landmark visit to Myanmar on Sunday, the latest high-profile official to descend on the nation as it undergoes economic and political reforms.

EU foreign policy chief visits Myanmarupdated: Sat Apr 28 2012 04:46:00

EU foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton met with Myanmar's pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi Saturday, as she became the latest in a series of high-ranking international figures to visit the country.

Pakistan PM convicted of contemptupdated: Fri Apr 27 2012 06:16:00

Pakistani Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani is found guilty in contempt case. CNN's Reza Sayah reports.

What next for Pakistan's convicted Prime Minister?updated: Fri Apr 27 2012 06:16:00

Far from clarifying matters, the Pakistani Supreme Court's guilty verdict against Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani has added several layers of uncertainty about the fate of Pakistan's civilian government and its longest serving prime minister.

Pakistani prime minister convicted of contempt but avoids prison timeupdated: Thu Apr 26 2012 06:09:00

The Pakistani Supreme Court on Thursday convicted Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani of contempt of court but gave him just a symbolic sentence that will not require him to serve time in prison.

Fmr. Philippine president Arroyo chargedupdated: Thu Apr 26 2012 00:34:00

A spokesman for the Philippine Supreme Court discusses charges filed against former president Gloria Macapagal Arroyo.

Pakistan test fires medium-range missileupdated: Wed Apr 25 2012 08:23:00

Pakistan said Wednesday that it had conducted a test launch of a medium-range ballistic missile capable of carrying a nuclear warhead, just days after its arch-rival India tested a longer-range missile.

Pakistan tests medium-range missileupdated: Wed Apr 25 2012 08:23:00

Pakistan says it has test-fired a missile capable of carrying a nuclear warhead. CNN's Reza Sayah reports.

Officials: U.S. troops have fired from base inside Afghanistan at Pakistan 4 timesupdated: Mon Apr 23 2012 05:51:00

U.S. troops have fired into Pakistani territory at least four times in the last 10 months in cross-border skirmishes that they say are in response to shelling from inside Pakistan, CNN has learned.

First images of Pakistan plane crashupdated: Fri Apr 20 2012 21:36:00

First images from GEO TV of the plane crash site and debris near Rawalpindi, Pakistan.

No survivors from Pakistan plane crash, official saysupdated: Fri Apr 20 2012 21:36:00

A commercial airplane carrying 127 people crashed Friday in Islamabad just before it was to land at a nearby airport, according to Pakistan's Civil Aviation Authority, which cited poor weather as a possible factor.

Truck raises questions about China's role in North Korea's missile programupdated: Fri Apr 20 2012 06:15:00

After weeks of military analysts examining the latest North Korean rocket before and after its failed launch, the focus now has turned to a truck.

North Korea's Kim Jong Un speaksupdated: Fri Apr 20 2012 06:15:00

CNN's Stan Grant attends celebrations in Pyongyang, where the new leader gives his first public speech.

How NK leaders reacted to launch failureupdated: Fri Apr 20 2012 03:34:00

CNN's Stan Grant reports from North Korea on the reaction from government leaders on the failed rocket launch.

North Korea concludes investigation into failed rocket launchupdated: Fri Apr 20 2012 03:34:00

North Korea says its scientists have concluded their investigation into the failure of the country's long-range rocket launch last week, but it declined to divulge why the flight ended in a trail of debris strewn across the sea.

Pakistan mulling when to deport bin Laden family membersupdated: Thu Apr 19 2012 06:15:00

Pakistan says it is liaising with the governments of Yemen and Saudi Arabia before it decides when to deport several of Osama bin Laden's family members of back to their homelands.

Using science to bring together enemies updated: Wed Apr 18 2012 10:21:00

While tensions remain high between the United States and North Korea, the relationship is more cordial between their scientists.

Suu Kyi victory in Myanmar celebratedupdated: Wed Apr 18 2012 02:06:00

CNN's Becky Anderson talks to Aung Din, Exec. Dir. U.S. Campaign for Burma, about the election victory for Suu Kyi.

Australia softens sanctions on Myanmar; UK favors suspensionupdated: Wed Apr 18 2012 02:06:00

Australia said Monday that it was relaxing sanctions on Myanmar, responding to the Southeast Asian country's political reforms by significantly reducing the number of government officials and lawmakers subject to travel restrictions.

Celebration in North Korean capital marks 100 years since founder's birth updated: Mon Apr 16 2012 01:35:00

North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un spoke before hundreds of troops and others in Pyongyang on Sunday as part of a massive, orchestrated celebration marking 100 years since the birth of the nation's founder, his grandfather.

Rarely-seen inside view of North Koreaupdated: Sat Apr 14 2012 14:36:00

CNN's Stan Grant views the bleak North Korean landscape from a train, after so many years reporting from the outside.

UN: North Korea actions 'deplorable'updated: Fri Apr 13 2012 18:57:00

The United Nations has condemned North Korea's attempt to launch a long-range missile.

Pakistan agrees to re-engage with U.S., sets conditionsupdated: Fri Apr 13 2012 12:27:00

Pakistan's parliament set out new guidelines for its relations with the United States, as it agreed to re-engage with Washington after months of tension over deadly airstrikes on a Pakistani border post by NATO forces and other issues.

Failed North Korean rocket boosts chance of nuclear test, analyst says updated: Fri Apr 13 2012 09:48:00

It was meant to be a show-stopping display of military might, a rocket poised to enter orbit to celebrate 100 years since the birth of the man who founded North Korea.

Cameron to take business leaders into Myanmarupdated: Thu Apr 12 2012 22:08:00

British Prime Minister David Cameron will arrive in Myanmar Friday accompanied by a delegation of 10 business leaders -- a measure of how quickly the once reclusive Southeast Asian country is reengaging with the world both diplomatically and economically.

What N. Korea's rocket tells the worldupdated: Thu Apr 12 2012 04:36:00

CNN's Barbara Starr reports on what North Korea's rocket launch will show the U.S. about its capabilities.

North Korea opens its window for rocket launchupdated: Wed Apr 11 2012 22:44:00

As the window opened for North Korea's latest rocket launch opened Thursday morning, the nation's neighbors were watching developments at the remote base nervously.

North Korea rocket launch controversyupdated: Wed Apr 11 2012 22:44:00

CNN's Stan Grant reports North Korean officials insist the country's planned rocket launch is for a satellite.

South Korea's election turn-offupdated: Wed Apr 11 2012 01:51:00

CNN's Paula Hancocks looks at why many South Koreans are turning away from traditional political parties.

North Korea says rocket assembly almost complete ahead of launchupdated: Tue Apr 10 2012 18:28:00

North Korea said the assembly of a rocket it plans to launch in the coming days should be completed Tuesday, setting the stage for a move that has been widely criticized by other nations.

British Prime Minister Cameron to visit Myanmarupdated: Tue Apr 10 2012 05:33:00

Prime Minister David Cameron of Britain is planning to visit Myanmar on Friday, after the pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi's party won dozens of seats at elections in the Southeast Asian country, a Myanmar government official said Tuesday.

Japan's defense against N. Korea rocketupdated: Mon Apr 09 2012 20:15:00

Japan readies its missile defense as North Korea prepares to launch a rocket. CNN's Kyung Lah reports.

What's behind North Korea's launch plans?updated: Mon Apr 09 2012 20:15:00

All eyes this week are on North Korea, which looks set to move forward with a provocative long-range missile launch.

Pakistani rescuers resume search for 139 trapped in avalancheupdated: Mon Apr 09 2012 05:27:00

Rescue crews continued their frantic search Sunday at a Himalayan military outpost near the Indian border where a massive avalanche buried up to 139 people, most of them Pakistani soldiers.

Pakistan troops trapped in avalancheupdated: Mon Apr 09 2012 05:27:00

A rescue is under way for trapped soldiers near the Pakistan and India border. CNN's Natalie Allen reports.

North Korea planning new nuclear test, South Korean intelligence report saysupdated: Mon Apr 09 2012 04:41:00

North Korea is planning a new nuclear test in the area where it staged previous atomic blasts, according to a report from South Korean intelligence officials obtained by CNN.

North Korea readies controversial rocket launchupdated: Mon Apr 09 2012 00:03:00

As North Korea presses forward with a controversial rocket launch, journalists were granted a rare glimpse Sunday of the reclusive country's preparations.

Pakistan's president visits India amid warming tiesupdated: Sun Apr 08 2012 09:19:00

Pakistan's President Asif Ali Zardari met with the Indian prime minister in New Delhi on Sunday -- the first visit to India by a Pakistani head of state in seven years.

Pakistan's Zardari visits Indiaupdated: Sun Apr 08 2012 09:19:00

Asif Ali Zardari meets the Indian prime minister -- the first visit to India by a Pakistani president in 7 years.

Pakistan president to visit India amid warming tiesupdated: Fri Apr 06 2012 08:56:00

President Asif Ali Zardari of Pakistan is scheduled to visit India on Sunday, the first by a Pakistani head of state in seven years, amid thawing relations between the two nuclear-armed archrivals.

U.S. to ease Myanmar sanctions, open relationsupdated: Wed Apr 04 2012 23:58:00

Responding to Myanmar's parliamentary elections, which Secretary of State Hillary Clinton called a "dramatic demonstration of popular will," the Obama administration is taking several significant steps to normalize relations with the country.

Myanmar confirms sweeping election victory for Suu Kyi's partyupdated: Wed Apr 04 2012 07:44:00

The sweeping victory of Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi's party in recent elections has been confirmed by state media.

Torture claims follow Bo Xilai scandalupdated: Wed Apr 04 2012 02:58:00

Critics of disgraced Chinese politician Bo Xilai are now speaking out. CNN's Stan Grant reports.

Bo Xilai's ouster offers clues about China's secret leadership splitsupdated: Wed Apr 04 2012 02:58:00

A year ago, Bo Xilai was one of the most powerful and talked-about politicians in China. He was a member of China's ruling body, the Politburo, and he seemed to have a shot at gaining a seat on the key decision-making unit within it, the Standing Committee.

North Korea to hold special party conference ahead of satellite launchupdated: Mon Apr 02 2012 22:25:00

North Korea said Monday that a special conference of its ruling Workers' Party would take place next week, an event expected to solidify the authority of its new leader ahead of a controversial rocket launch.

North Korea overshadows nuclear summitupdated: Mon Apr 02 2012 22:25:00

Pyongyang is not on the agenda of Seoul's nuclear summit, but its ears must still be burning. Paula Hancocks reports.

Celebrate Aung San Suu Kyi's victory -- ease sanctions on Myanmar updated: Mon Apr 02 2012 07:31:00

Democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi's victory in Myanmar's by-elections on Sunday represents the nascent return of opposition politics to the country after nearly half a century of military rule. It also has created an opportunity for the United States to begin easing economic sanctions that are hindering reform.

Election a test of Myanmar's new opennessupdated: Sun Apr 01 2012 04:24:00

If Sunday's by-election in Myanmar is deemed to be free and fair, it will cap off a startling about-turn by the former military men currently running the country.

Myanmar begins historic voteupdated: Sat Mar 31 2012 22:29:00

Voters in Myanmar went to the polls Sunday in a historic election, the first time credible alternatives to the ruling party have appeared on the country's ballot.

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Drone strike hits Pakistani tribal regionupdated: Fri Mar 30 2012 05:47:00

A drone strike took place early Friday in Pakistan's northwestern tribal region of North Waziristan near the border with Afghanistan, a Pakistani military official said.

Japan says it will shoot down N. Korea rocket over territoryupdated: Fri Mar 30 2012 05:46:00

Japan will shoot down any part of the long-range rocket that North Korea plans to launch next month that enters its territory, the Japanese defense minister, Naoki Tanaka, said Friday.

Tibetans' cries for helpupdated: Thu Mar 29 2012 08:40:00

Tibetans have long occupied a special place in the heart of the West. But that has not done them very much good.

North Korea prepares launch padupdated: Wed Mar 28 2012 19:05:00

CNN's Barbara Starr reports a new satellite image shows activity on a North Korean missile launch pad.

CIA drone war in Pakistan in sharp declineupdated: Wed Mar 28 2012 05:54:00

The past year has seen the number of CIA drone strikes in Pakistan plummet. In the first three months of 2012, there were 11, compared with 21 in the first three months of 2011 and a record 28 in the first quarter of 2010.

New realities for Tibetans in Chinaupdated: Wed Mar 28 2012 05:22:00

CNN's Stan Grant reports on Chinese government's crackdown on Tibetan Buddhist monks' desperate protests.

Tibetan activist who set himself alight in India diesupdated: Wed Mar 28 2012 05:22:00

The Tibetan protester who set himself alight in the Indian capital ahead of Chinese President Hu Jintao's visit this week has died.

Obama calls for 'balanced approach' to U.S.-Pakistan relationsupdated: Tue Mar 27 2012 06:03:00

President Barack Obama expressed hope Tuesday that the United States and Pakistan can arrive at a "balanced approach" to relations as he met with Pakistani Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani for the first time since a string of damaging episodes last year.

Official: North Korea moves long-range rocket to launch padupdated: Mon Mar 26 2012 14:53:00

Just hours after the United States warned that North Korea would achieve nothing with threats or provocations, Pyongyang moved a long-range rocket it plans to test fire to a launch pad Monday, a South Korean Defense Ministry official said.

Pakistan lawmakers to debate end to U.S. drone strikesupdated: Mon Mar 26 2012 13:12:00

Pakistan's parliament is expected this week to debate a committee's recommendation that the United States stop drone strikes inside its territory and apologize unconditionally for airstrikes last year that killed two dozen Pakistani soldiers.

How nations risk nuclear terrorism updated: Mon Mar 26 2012 10:58:00

World leaders are meeting in Seoul this week to discuss how to deal with the threat of nuclear terrorism.

Defector paints Kim Jong il in dragupdated: Sun Mar 25 2012 21:50:00

Former North Korean propaganda artist Song Byeok has embraced satire since defecting to the U.S. in 2001.

South Korea prepares for high-profile nuclear summitupdated: Fri Mar 23 2012 22:38:00

It may not be on the official agenda, but North Korea's ears will be burning during the upcoming Nuclear Security Summit in Seoul.

South Korea prepares for nuclear summitupdated: Fri Mar 23 2012 22:38:00

South Korea prepares for a high-profile summit on nuclear issues, attended by President Obama and others.

Report on coal fields creates fresh furor for Indian governmentupdated: Fri Mar 23 2012 06:15:00

India's scandal-tainted government has come under fresh attack from opposition parties after a leading newspaper ran a front-page report alleging that auditors had found that the awarding of coal fields to private companies had deprived the treasury of $211 billion.

Japan prepares missile defense ahead of North Korea launchupdated: Fri Mar 23 2012 03:26:00

The Japanese defense minister said Friday that he had ordered the country's military to prepare a missile defense system ahead of a planned rocket launch by North Korea next month.

North Korea plans missile launchupdated: Fri Mar 23 2012 03:26:00

CNN's Erin Burnett talks to North Korea expert Gordon Chang about Pyongyang's plans to launch a satellite.

Scientist: North Korea likely has more nuclear facilitiesupdated: Thu Mar 22 2012 23:25:00

North Korea has more uranium enrichment facilities than it has admitted to previously, a U.S. scientist charged Thursday.

U.N. body urges Sri Lanka to probe alleged war crimesupdated: Thu Mar 22 2012 14:21:00

The United Nations Human Rights Council urged Sri Lanka Thursday to thoroughly investigate allegations of atrocities committed during the island nation's long and brutal civil war.

Myanmar invites U.S. and EU to observe April electionsupdated: Thu Mar 22 2012 06:04:00

Myanmar has invited the United States and the European Union to send representatives to observe elections in April, according to officials in the region.

New N. Korean leader visits DMZupdated: Wed Mar 21 2012 05:18:00

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un makes his first reported visit to the DMZ. CNN's Paula Hancocks reports.

China boosts military spendingupdated: Wed Mar 21 2012 05:15:00

CNN's Stan Grant reports on concerns over China's growing military budget.

China holds 'frank' talks with North Korea after satellite announcementupdated: Tue Mar 20 2012 07:47:00

China says it has had "a frank, in-depth talk" with North Korea about the situation on the Korean Peninsula after Pyongyang's announcement of a planned satellite launch provoked an international outcry.

Bangladesh ex-premier's son among 30 people indicted in grenade attackupdated: Sun Mar 18 2012 22:06:00

A Bangladesh court on Sunday indicted the eldest son of a former prime minister and 29 others on charges related to alleged involvement in a 2004 deadly grenade attack on a rally led by the current prime minister, police and court officials said.

North Korea invites foreigners to satellite launchupdated: Sat Mar 17 2012 10:04:00

North Korea will invite foreign space experts and journalists to witness the launch of a satellite that the United States and other nations see as a provocation, the state-run Korean Central News Agency said Saturday.

North Korea's planned launch puts food aid on pauseupdated: Fri Mar 16 2012 18:17:00

As senior U.S. officials sought to figure out how to respond to North Korea's announcement that it will launch a satellite using ballistic missile technology, a State Department spokeswoman said Friday that an agreement by the United States to deliver food aid to the impoverished country would be put on pause.

Fortune: The capitalist who (still) loves North Koreaupdated: Thu Mar 15 2012 06:19:00

On the morning late last year that North Korea announced the death of Kim Jong Il, the dictator who for 17 years had presided over the world's most isolated regime, James (Chin-Kyung) Kim, a 76-year-old Korean-American educator, was in an interesting place: his office in Pyongyang, North Korea's capital. That alone is remarkable for a man who had in 1998 been a political prisoner of Kim Jong Il. But the fact that the institution James Kim created -- the Pyongyang University of Science and Technology (PUST) -- is up and running in the heart of North Korea is a minor miracle.

China axes Bo Xilai from Chongqing post after scandalupdated: Thu Mar 15 2012 00:25:00

Bo Xilai, once seen as one of the rising stars of Chinese politics, has been removed from his prominent provincial post after a scandal involving one of his key deputies.

Look inside Myanmar's young 'democracy'updated: Wed Mar 14 2012 13:36:00

CNN's Paula Hancocks visits Myanmar's parliament where the military's influence remains clear.

Obama announces WTO case against China over rare earthsupdated: Tue Mar 13 2012 16:11:00

The United States, the European Union and Japan are filing a challenge with the World Trade Organization against China's export restrictions on minerals that are crucial for the production of many high-tech devices, President Barack Obama announced Tuesday.

CNNMoney: The dollar is mighty once moreupdated: Mon Mar 12 2012 13:25:00

The U.S. economy appears to be gradually improving -- and the dollar is coming along for the ride. Imagine that.

Pakistan starts legal proceedings against bin Laden widowsupdated: Mon Mar 12 2012 12:45:00

Pakistani authorities have started legal proceedings against the widows of former al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden for allegedly entering Pakistan illegally and alleged forgery, Pakistan's interior minister told reporters Thursday.

Suicide attack at funeral kills at least 14 in Pakistanupdated: Sun Mar 11 2012 06:18:00

A suicide bomber targeted a funeral in northwest Pakistan on Sunday, killing at least 14 people and wounding 37 others, officials said.

Clinton cautiously hails North Korea food aid dealupdated: Sat Mar 10 2012 10:05:00

North Korea's agreement to halt portions of its nuclear and missile programs and accept the return of nuclear inspectors is a "modest step in the right direction," U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said Friday.

U.S. food aid heading to North Koreaupdated: Sat Mar 10 2012 10:05:00

U.S. food aid is going to North Korea for the first time in three years. CNN's Eunice Yoon reports.

New chief named for Pakistan's intelligence bureauupdated: Fri Mar 09 2012 13:26:00

Pakistan's prime minister named a new head of Inter-Services Intelligence, the country's powerful spy agency and a critical element in the U.S. fight against insurgents in both Pakistan and neighboring Afghanistan.

U.S. envoy upbeat on North Korean food aid after talksupdated: Thu Mar 08 2012 23:42:00

A U.S. envoy expressed optimism that food aid would find its way to those in need in North Korea after two days of talks with officials from Pyongyang, but it remained unclear when the shipments might begin.

Pakistani Taliban official raises questions about his demotionupdated: Thu Mar 08 2012 10:16:00

A prominent figure in the Pakistani Taliban on Thursday questioned a decision by the group's leadership to remove him from his position of deputy commander over accusations he held unauthorized talks with the Pakistani government

India's ruling Congress party suffers loss in key voteupdated: Wed Mar 07 2012 14:54:00

India's ruling Congress party has suffered a crushing defeat in local elections that are considered a litmus test for Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's government.

North Korea holds live-fire drills in sight of South Korean islandupdated: Wed Mar 07 2012 06:16:00

New video broadcast on North Korean television shows a military unit carrying out live-fire drills in sight of a South Korean island.

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