Across Asia, Beijing's Star Is in Ascendance

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China's emerging economic strength is affecting trade and international relations throughout the Asia-Pacific region, and the U.S. must change many of its strategies and policies to stay influential and relevant.

China, Australia, International economic relations, Emerging markets, Trade policy

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Spurred by Illness, Indonesians Lash Out at U.S. Mining Giant

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The Newmont Mining Corporation is being sued by Indonesians that accuse the company of allowing a gold mine to pollute the ocean with toxins that are causing health problems for nearby villagers.

Waste Management and Remediation Services, Indonesia, Water Pollution, Legal/Government Regulation, Mining & Extractive Industries, Mining, All Other Metal Ore Mining, METAL MINING, Ferroalloy Ores, Chemical & Fertilizer Minerals, Other Nonmetallic Mineral Mining and Quarrying, Company legal issue, Cases, Mining industry, Physiological aspects, Environmental aspects, Political aspects, Newmont Mining Corp., Mineral industry

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Asian Maids Often Find Abuse, Not Riches, Abroad

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A State Department report details the abuse that many poor women from Asia face when they take jobs as domestics in foreign countries.

Middle East, Reports, Crimes against, United States. Department of State, Domestics

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