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Area Grandmother Tries Indian Food

ISSUE 44•24 | 06.14.08 | News

BLOOMINGTON, MN—Witnesses report Eileen Rutherford, 78, was overwhelmed by the unusual aromas but appeared delighted when a recognizable pea rolled out of her samosa. more»
87 Killed In Violent Kerfuffle

ISSUE 44•11 | 03.11.08 | News in Brief

ISLAMABAD—Eighty-seven people were killed and 114 wounded at an open-air market in Islamabad yesterday in one of the worst ruckuses to hit... more»
Asian Markets Fall Like Cherry Blossoms In Gentle Spring Rain

ISSUE 44•07 | 02.14.08 | News

TOKYO, HONG KONG, SEOUL—"Our worst monthly drop; rate cuts make investors flee—to commodities," Nikkei index vice commissioner Fukako Mishima said in haiku last week. more»
Chinese Authorities Execute 10 Million Recalled Toys

ISSUE 43•39 | 09.24.07 | News

BEIJING—So far, 9 to 10 million faulty toys have been kicked, shocked, hanged, pounded with nails, had their ears severed and eyes gouged out, and then shot. more»
Earthquake Sets Japan Back To 2147

ISSUE 43•30 | 07.23.07 | News

TOKYO —"Our society [is] temporarily reverting to a pre-cyberunification era," said prime minister Shinzo Abe, speaking non-telekinetically for the first time. more»
Tai Chi Practitioner Really Slowly Dislocates Knee

ISSUE 43•26 | 06.26.07 | News in Photos
Game Shows Now No. 1 Cause Of Death In Japan

ISSUE 43•22 | 05.30.07 | Radio News
Why Was I Not Informed About Bruce Lee?

ISSUE 43•20 | 05.16.07 | Commentary

I am going to try to remain calm and keep in mind that you purport to be decent, rational people. As my parents and peers, you supposedly have my... more»
Richard Gere Angers India

ISSUE 43•16 | 04.18.07 | American Voices

Protesters in India burned Richard Gere's image in effigy after the actor repeatedly kissed a Bollywood actress at an AIDS awareness rally. What do... more»
Excited Red Sox Fans Eagerly Await Debut Of Matsuzaka's 'Ultimate Galactic Dragon Gyroball Pitch Power Explosion'

ISSUE 43•52 ISSUE 43•09 | 03.01.07 | Sports News

BOSTON—Now that Manny Ramirez has reported to camp and the spring-training opener against Minnesota is in the books, Red Sox fans are turning their attention to the awesome power rumored to dwell within much-touted off-season pitching... more»
Americans Demand Military Response After Chinese Shoot Down DirecTV Satellite

ISSUE 43•05 | 01.29.07 | News in Brief

WASHINGTON, DC—A citizens' group presented a petition signed by nearly 75 million Americans to key members of Congress Monday, demanding the... more»
Bush Rushing To Get Nation In Order Before Hu Jintao's Visit

ISSUE 43•04 | 01.22.07 | News

WASHINGTON, DC—"Goodness," said Bush, wiping his brow after swabbing agricultural runoff along the Ohio River. "How do people live in this filthy country?" more»
Dictator Slays Millions In Last-Minute Push To Be Time's Man Of The Year

ISSUE 42•50 | 12.13.06 | News

RANGON, MYANMAR Although Than Shwe is considered a sadistic and merciless tyrant within the borders of Myanmar, his human-rights abuses have long been ignored in the international media. more»
Malaysian Siblings Angrily Divide Bedroom Into Twelfths

ISSUE 42•49 | 12.08.06 | Radio News
That Chinese Girl In Office: 'I Am Not Chinese'

ISSUE 42•48 | 11.28.06 | News in Photos
iPod Made By Chinese Children To Benefit African Children

ISSUE 42•43 | 10.25.06 | News in Photos
Indonesian Mother Sews Halloween Costumes For 60,000 Children

ISSUE 42•42 | 10.19.06 | News in Brief

PONTIANAK—Indonesian factory worker Weninng Panggi is keeping busy in the weeks leading up to Halloween by sewing costumes for thousands of... more»
N. Korea Detonates 40 Years Of GDP

ISSUE 42•42 | 10.18.06 | News

PYONGYANG, NORTH KOREA—The fiscal equivalent of 2.3 billion hot meals, 11 million housing units, and 1,700 hospitals was blown up below the earth's surface Monday. more»
Bloodless Thai Coup

ISSUE 42•38 | 09.22.06 | American Voices

Thailand went through a bloodless coup while the President was out in the United States to address the United Nations. That do you think? more»
I Have A Thing For Asia

ISSUE 42•37 | 09.13.06 | Commentary

Man, if I had to name one continent that really just does it for me, there's no question which one I'd pick: Asia. It just drives me wild. I know... more»
Indonesian Factory Celebrates 'Bring Your Parents To Work' Day

ISSUE 42•29 | 07.25.06 | Radio News
April 9, 1942

ISSUE 42•15 | 04.12.06 | History

San Francisco Grocer Henry Nakamura Chief Suspect in Pearl Harbor Bombing more»
Ichiro: 'The Best Part About Playing For My Country Was Not Playing For The Seattle Mariners'

ISSUE 42•12 | 03.23.06 | Sports News in Brief

SAN DIEGO—In an interview following Japan's 10-6 victory against Cuba in the World Baseball Classic championship game Monday, Ichiro Suzuki... more»
Fritolaysia Cuts Off Chiplomatic Relations With Snakistan

ISSUE 41•48 | 11.30.05 | News

KARUNCHI, SNAKISTAN—Fritolaysia's trade blockade has also cut off Snakistan's commerce with Yumen, Mmmmadagascar, and the Chex Republic. more»
Eastern Religions: Which One Is Best For Your Abs?

ISSUE 41•47 | 11.25.05 | Sunday Magazine
U.S.-North Korea Relations

ISSUE 41•35 | 08.30.05 | American Voices

The U.S. is struggling to handle its relations with volatile, unpredictable North Korea. What do you think? more»
Calcutta Fire Marshal: Many Indian Homes Lack Bride Extinguisher

ISSUE 41•33 | 08.17.05 | News in Brief

CALCUTTA, INDIA—Failure to own or use a bride extinguisher results in millions of rupees of property damage in India annually, Calcutta fire marshal Prasad Chandra said in a press conference Monday. "This tragedy occurs far too often when well-meaning husbands, attempting to collect on a dowry, ignite their brides indoors. The damage is often compounded when a burning bride attempts to escape and spreads the flames to other homes," Chandra said. "If you absolutely must burn your bride, avoid additional destruction with an affordable bride extinguisher. And, if possible, confine the burning to your backyard bride pit." He also recommended that homeowners install and periodically test marital smoke detectors. more»
Per Last Request, Gen. Westmoreland's Ashes, 10,000 Pounds Of Napalm Scattered Over Vietnam

07.20.05 | Newswire
My Reclining Squirrel Kung Fu Stance Is Eminently Defeatable

ISSUE 41•04 | 01.26.05 | Commentary

Dare you face me? I should think so! Even the most craven cowards of our land shake with laughter at my challenge. The most feeble and infirm peasants shrug with indifference when I pass. Far and wide, my name is known, and no men feel the slightest quaver of fear when they look upon me! For I am the legendary Quaking Rodent, and my Reclining Squirrel stance is eminently defeatable! more»
Recurring Zhang Ziyi Fantasy Always Involves Getting Kicked In The Face

ISSUE 40•44 | 11.03.04 | News in Brief

EL CAJON, CA—Bradley Vogt, 24, said Monday that, although he often fantasizes about Beijing-born Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon star Zhang Ziyi, his dreams always abruptly end with her kicking him in the face. "I'll be thinking about Zhang and how sexy she looked in that red robe in Hero," Vogt said. "But just when I imagine her taking off her robe, she delivers a devastating series of flying kicks to my throat. Weird." Vogt said that, if the actress would star in a non-violent role, it might solve his problem, but added that he isn't "completely sure [he wants] her to." more»

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Area Grandmother Tries Indian Food

87 Killed In Violent Kerfuffle

Asian Markets Fall Like Cherry Blossoms In Gentle Spring Rain

Chinese Authorities Execute 10 Million Recalled Toys

Earthquake Sets Japan Back To 2147

Tai Chi Practitioner Really Slowly Dislocates Knee

Game Shows Now No. 1 Cause Of Death In Japan

Why Was I Not Informed About Bruce Lee?

Richard Gere Angers India

Excited Red Sox Fans Eagerly Await Debut Of Matsuzaka's 'Ultimate Galactic Dragon Gyroball Pitch Power Explosion'

Americans Demand Military Response After Chinese Shoot Down DirecTV Satellite

Bush Rushing To Get Nation In Order Before Hu Jintao's Visit

Dictator Slays Millions In Last-Minute Push To Be Time's Man Of The Year

Malaysian Siblings Angrily Divide Bedroom Into Twelfths

That Chinese Girl In Office: 'I Am Not Chinese'

iPod Made By Chinese Children To Benefit African Children

Indonesian Mother Sews Halloween Costumes For 60,000 Children

N. Korea Detonates 40 Years Of GDP

Bloodless Thai Coup

I Have A Thing For Asia

Indonesian Factory Celebrates 'Bring Your Parents To Work' Day

April 9, 1942

Ichiro: 'The Best Part About Playing For My Country Was Not Playing For The Seattle Mariners'

Fritolaysia Cuts Off Chiplomatic Relations With Snakistan

Eastern Religions: Which One Is Best For Your Abs?

U.S.-North Korea Relations

Calcutta Fire Marshal: Many Indian Homes Lack Bride Extinguisher

Per Last Request, Gen. Westmoreland's Ashes, 10,000 Pounds Of Napalm Scattered Over Vietnam

My Reclining Squirrel Kung Fu Stance Is Eminently Defeatable

Recurring Zhang Ziyi Fantasy Always Involves Getting Kicked In The Face

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U.S. Cuts Aid To Pakistan