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Asia’s Best Eats: 4 Underrated Food Capitals

Here are the region’s true capitals of tasty consumption

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Buried Treasure: World War II Spitfires to Be Unearthed in Burma

Paging Indiana Jones: a British farmer’s 15-year quest to find a squadron of legendary fighter planes buried in a far-off land has finally paid off

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Maryland Offers $200 Bounty on Invasive ‘Fish From Hell’

You can earn some big bucks if you manage to hook one of Maryland’s fishzillas.

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The Year of the Dragon May Spur a Baby Boom in Asia

Monday marks the beginning of the Year of the Dragon, when Chinese communities around the world celebrate with extravagant festivities, vibrant parades and an influx in consumer spending. But forecasters and health officials are anticipating a different boost: a new wave of births.

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In First for Asia, Taiwan to Ban Shark Finning

Taiwan’s luxury hotels have no interest in taking shark-fin soup off the menu. But in the wake of the hotels’ defiance, Taiwan has decided to ban the practice of shark finning

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Watch: $2.6 Million Chinese Yacht Sinks Immediately After Launch

China: we love you for producing good products at low prices. But this appears to be just the opposite.

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Occupy Wall Street Movement Spreads to Asia in Global Protest

What happens in New York, doesn’t stay in New York.

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Lady Gaga’s Album “Born This Way” No Longer Banned in China

There are many things the Chinese authorities don’t seem to like: anti-patriotism, time travel and Lady Gaga.

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Sesame Street Goes to Pakistan: The Newest Diplomatic Tool?

Elmo and the Muppet clan are packing their bags and heading abroad. We hope their Urdu is up to par.

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Fukushima Blast: Are Japan’s Neighbors At Risk?

A third, early-morning explosion at the Fukushima plant has damaged a reactor’s steel containment vessel, releasing radioactive material that could, potentially, affect the region. As Japan’s East Asian neighbors watch the winds, inspecting imported food products is just one of the ways they’re keeping cautious.