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Nuclear power: No consensus in Asia or the West

By Graham Land Thu, May 24, 2012 9:02AM UTC

The Fukushima disaster put nuclear power under the microscope throughout the world. But in the aftermath of the worst nuclear incident in 25 years, countries acted differently. Some stopped to reconsider their nuclear programs, while others pushed on with vigor. A few nations reacted sharply against nuclear, especially Japan, where

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Taiwan’s Ma signals no China change as term starts

By AP News Sun, May 20, 2012 4:53PM UTC

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwan’s president began his second term Sunday and signaled he will maintain a China policy that has reduced tensions between the sides, offering Beijing little early hope of realizing its long-term goal of unification. Speaking at a low-key inaugural ceremony in Taipei’s ornate presidential office building,

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Asia rocks! The best live music and festivals of 2012

By Asian Correspondent Thu, May 17, 2012 11:20AM UTC

THE rise in disposable income across Asia in recent years has been attracting more and more Western acts to these shores. And this year Asia’s ecstatic fans are looking forward to everything from Elton John to Lady Gaga, Rihanna, Katy Perry and the Backstreet Boys, plus an incredible line up

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Jail for Taiwan mom who asked about disposing body

By AP News Fri, May 11, 2012 12:10PM UTC

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — A Taiwanese woman jailed in the death of her 4-year-old daughter after she sent an online message asking how to dispose of the body has lost the final appeal of her eight-year prison sentence. Taiwan’s Supreme Court on Thursday upheld a lower court’s decision against Lee

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Taiwan presidential guard shoots himself on duty

By AP News Thu, May 03, 2012 5:44PM UTC

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Officials say a soldier has fatally shot himself while standing guard at the front gate of Taiwan’s presidential office building in downtown Taipei. The Defense Ministry said the 22-year-old soldier, surnamed Kao, shot himself in the chest before dawn Thursday. It said fellow guards witnessed the

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