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People wait to pick up food at a local eatery in Jiufen, Taiwan on May 1, 2013. (Davi Leung/Flickr)

Photo of the Day: Dishing Out Delicacies in Taiwan

People wait to pick up food at a local eatery in Jiufen, Taiwan on May 1, 2013. (Davi Leung/Flickr) more
White blooms stand neatly on floating bamboo rafts in Taipei City, Taiwan on April 1, 2013. (billlushana1/Flickr)

Photo of the Day: Floating Gardens in Taiwan

White blooms stand neatly on floating bamboo rafts in Taipei City, Taiwan on April 1, 2013. (billlushana1/Flickr) more
A tiny bird picks off fruit from a vine in Taiwan on March 21, 2013. (John&Fish/Flickr)

Photo of the Day: A Stealthy Conquerer in Taiwan

A tiny bird picks off fruit from a vine in Taiwan on March 21, 2013. (John&Fish/Flickr) more
Michelle Obama stands with inaugural dress designer Jason Wu in front of the inaugural gown she wore to the inaugural balls and is now on display at the Smithsonian Museum of American History in Washington, DC on March 9, 2010. (Mark Wilson/Getty Images)

Video: Fashion Designer Jason Wu on Creating 'Pretty Things' (and Making History)

We sit down with Jason Wu, the first fashion designer of Asian descent to design for a first lady. more
A house sits peacefully amidst a field of grains surrounded by greenery in Taichung, Taiwan on March 5, 2013. (*嘟嘟嘟*/Flickr)

Photo of the Day: The Beginnings of a New Harvest in Taiwan

A house sits peacefully amidst a field of grains surrounded by greenery in Taichung, Taiwan on March 5, 2013. (*嘟嘟嘟*/Flickr) more
Ang Lee holds the trophy for Best Director for the movie Life of Pi in the press room during the 85th Annual Academy Awards on February 24, 2013 in Hollywood, California. (Joe Klamar/AFP/Getty Images)

Photo of the Day: Ang Lee Wins His Second Oscar for Best Director

Ang Lee holds the trophy for Best Director in the press room during the 85th Annual Academy Awards on February 24, 2013 in Hollywood, California. (Joe Klamar/AFP/Getty Images) more
A branch full of blooms set against the backdrop of mountains in Taiwan on February 14, 2013. (MaxChu/Flickr)

Photo of the Day: A Drop of Color in a Sky of Blue in Taiwan

A branch full of blooms set against the backdrop of mountains in Taiwan on February 14, 2013. (MaxChu/Flickr) more
Ahead of the Year of the Snake, a model poses with a snake to promote responsible breeding and pet ownership in Hong Kong on January 10, 2013. (Philippe Lopez/AFP/Getty Images)

Photos: Asia Prepares to Celebrate the Year of the Snake

It's travel season for the Lunar New Year again, and those leaving Beijing to celebrate will get a respite from their smog-ridden city. more
Underwater model Hannah Fraser poses in long flowing fabrics with a magnificent whale shark in Oslob, Philippines in November 2012. (Shawn Heinrichs/Blue Sphere Media)

Photos: Activist Swims with Sharks (and Models) to Expose Overfishing, Habitat Loss

Investigative conservation journalist Shawn Heinrichs seeks to combine powerful stories with captivating images to reach millions and mobilize them to action. more
A Japanese flotilla from Japan's coast guard is vigilant in defending the waters off the Senkaku/Diaoyu islands. (Al Jazeera English/Flickr)

2013: Sino-Japanese Relations on the Rocks

John Ciorciari argues that in 2013, economic concerns should take precedence over nationalism in the conflict over the Senkaku/Diaoyu Islands. more