Thai PM dissolves parliament

Thai PM dissolves parliament
Japan places bet on maglev trains
South Korea expands air defense zone
North Korea confirms Kim's uncle ousted

Posted: 08 Dec 2013 07:04 PM PST

After weeks of large anti-government demonstrations in the capital, Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra dissolved the nation's parliament Monday and called for new elections.

Japan places bet on maglev trains

Posted: 08 Dec 2013 06:39 PM PST

The image of the Shinkansen bullet train streaking past Mount Fuji is a powerful part of the iconography of the resurgent post-war Japan. Could an ambitious maglev project revive the country in the 21st century?

South Korea expands air defense zone

Posted: 08 Dec 2013 05:22 PM PST

In a move that is certain to anger China, South Korea has expanded its air defense zone to include an area claimed by both countries.

North Korea confirms Kim's uncle ousted

Posted: 08 Dec 2013 07:46 PM PST

In a move to squash dissent within North Korea's ruling elite, the once-powerful uncle of Leader Kim Jong Un was removed from his government position at a Ruling Workers' Party politburo meeting Sunday, North Korea's state news agency KCNA confirmed.