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

Iran’s Palangan village, in the mountainous borderlands near Iraq. This photo was selected as an
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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.

March 8th by Liz Flora | Comments

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)
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A small row boat glides serenely across the Java Sea on January 3, 2013. (rickz/Flickr)

January 3rd by Tahiat Mahboob | Comments

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

Korean artist Psy (C) performs his worldwide hit
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"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.

December 17th by Boruo Chen | Comments

Photo of the Day: Poised to Perform in Indonesia

A dancer in Bali in the midst of a performance on July 25, 2012. (worldsurfr/Flickr)
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A dancer in the midst of a performance in Bali, Indonesia on July 25, 2012. (worldsurfr/Flickr)

December 12th by Farisa Khalid | Comments

Government Fiddles While Indonesia's Workforce Burns

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)
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A wage increase in Jakarta this week doesn't go far enough in settling labor disputes that are roiling the country's manufacturing sector, says Associate Fellow Michael Buehler.

November 21st by Michael Buehler | Comments

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)
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An elephant charges to protect its land in the Kabini Forest in Nagarle, Karnataka, Indonesia on May 30, 2012. (VinothChandar/Flickr)

November 12th by Saira Siddiqi | Comments

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

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)
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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? Click to read commentary from Asia Society experts.

November 7th by Asia Society | Comments

Photos: What's Your Favorite Asian Street Food?

Papadum, fried paper-thin wafer of lentil or chickpeas, usually eaten as an accompaniment with dips, from India. (Saki Yuen)
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This past summer we asked readers to tell us what their favorite street foods were from around Asia and send us photos. This mouth-watering slideshow is what we got.

October 4th by Tahiat Mahboob | Comments

Interview: Indonesian Troupe Uses Puppets to Remember a Difficult History

An image from the Papermoon Puppet Theatre's 'Mwathirika.' (Indra Wicaksono)
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An Indonesian puppet theater uses an unconventional medium to portray a period of political turmoil. Appearing live at Asia Society New York on Monday, October 1.

September 28th by Liz Flora | Comments

Photo of the Day: Power Outage in Indonesia

A power outage lights up the night sky in East Java, Indonesia on June 14, 2012. (yunir/Flickr)
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A power outage lights up the night sky in East Java, Indonesia on June 14, 2012. (yunir/Flickr)

September 26th by Saira Siddiqi | Comments
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