E Asian Affairs

Andal Ampatuan Jr., the man charged with masterminding the Philippines' bloodiest political attack has appeared in court for the first time, amid heavy security.

Dec 20, 2009 - Rich Ward

Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung has signed military contracts worth billions of dollars during a visit to Moscow; the two countries also agree to strengthen economic ties.

Dec 16, 2009 - Rich Ward

The newly-elected DPJ led by Yukio Hatoyama is facing mounting pressure on a range of key issues and faces loss of Upper House majority if the SDP leaves the coalition.

Dec 15, 2009 - Rich Ward

Between 1977 and 1983 North Korea abducted Japanese citizens from Japan and Europe and doubts over the whereabouts of the victims still plague relations between them.

Dec 7, 2009 - Rich Ward

In the early part of the Korean War the South Korean military and police executed at least 5,000 civilians they feared would help the invading North Korean army.

Dec 2, 2009 - Rich Ward