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Iran’s Palangan village, in the mountainous borderlands near Iraq. This photo was selected as an "editor's choice" in the National Geographic Photo Contest. (Amos Chapple)

Photos: Kurdish Hills and Komodo Dragons All in a Day's Work for Kiwi Photographer

New Zealand photographer Amos Chapple, whose photo was selected as an editor's choice in the National Geographic Photo Contest, discusses his experiences photographing all over the world. more
A small row boat glides serenely across the Java Sea on January 3, 2013. (rickz/Flickr)

Photo of the Day: Silent Waters of the Java Sea

A small row boat glides serenely across the Java Sea on January 3, 2013. (rickz/Flickr) more
Korean artist Psy (C) performs his worldwide hit "Gangnam Style" onstage at the MTV EMA's 2012 at Festhalle Frankfurt on November 11, 2012 in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. (Ian Gavan/Getty Images for MTV)

2012: Psy, J-Lin Define Asian 'Zeitgeist' According to Google

"Gangnam Style" and Jeremy Lin sweep through Asia. We present the top searches in China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan and Vietnam. more
A dancer in Bali in the midst of a performance on July 25, 2012. (worldsurfr/Flickr)

Photo of the Day: Poised to Perform in Indonesia

A dancer in the midst of a performance in Bali, Indonesia on July 25, 2012. (worldsurfr/Flickr) more
Indonesian workers display placards during a rally in Jakarta on Nov. 21, 2012, when thousands of workers took to the streets calling on the government to increase wages and end the practice of outsourcing manpower. (Bay Ismoyo/AFP/Getty Images)

Government Fiddles While Indonesia's Workforce Burns

Why a wage increase in Jakarta this week doesn't go far enough in settling labor disputes roiling the country's manufacturing sector. more
An elephant charges to protect its land in the Kabini Forest in Nagarle, Karnataka, Indonesia on May 30, 2012. (VinothChandar/Flickr)

Photo of the Day: Charging Elephant in Indonesia

An elephant charges to protect its land in the Kabini Forest in Nagarle, Karnataka, Indonesia on May 30, 2012. (VinothChandar/Flickr) more
U.S. President Barack Obama arrives on stage after winning the 2012 U.S. presidential election in Chicago, Illinois on November 7, 2012. (Saul Loeb/AFP/Getty Images)

We Asked Our Experts: What Does Obama's Re-Election Mean for Asia?

How is a second term for the Obama administration likely to affect relations with China, Myanmar, Pakistan, and Afghanistan — to name just some of the Asian nations that have featured most prominently in recent headlines? more

Nan Jombang Dance Company (Complete)

Indonesian dance troupe combines West Sumatran traditions of martial arts, dance and percussion in a work that reflects both spiritual practice and contemporary expression. more
Papadum, fried paper-thin wafer of lentil or chickpeas, usually eaten as an accompaniment with dips, from India. (Saki Yuen)

Photos: What's Your Favorite Asian Street Food?

AsiaBlog asked readers to send photos of their favorite street foods. This mouth-watering slideshow is what we got. more

Papermoon Puppet Theatre: 'Mwathirika' (Complete)

Indonesia's Papermoon Puppet Theater reinvents traditional puppetry in a mixed-media production exploring themes of identity, society and Indonesia's recent past. more