Mar 20th, 2010 · The strongest sandstorm so far this year hit the country's north, delaying some flights at Beijing's airport and prompting a dust warning for South Korea's capital. China's expanding deserts now cover one-third of the country because of deforestation, urban sprawl and drought.
Mar 17th, 2010 · In a notable turnaround, the International Monetary Fund recently acknowledged that some developing countries might benefit from controls on capital inflows. IMF research found that countries with such regulations were better equipped to weather recent global economic crises.
Mar 17th, 2010 · China is now second only to the U.S. in the number of billionaires, and nowhere is the country's entrepreneurial zeal more apparent than in the southern city of Wenzhou. The past year has been hard on China's entrepreneurs, but they are still wheeling and dealing in Wenzhou.
Mar 14th, 2010 · Tens of thousands of protesters are rallying in Thailand's capital. They are demanding that the government dissolve the parliament and hold new elections. The demonstrations are peaceful so far, with protesters singing, waving signs and dancing, but police are braced for possible violence as demonstrations are expected to last several days. Guest host Audie Cornish updates the latest developments in Bangkok.
Mar 14th, 2010 · Tens of thousands of red-shirted protesters rallied in Thailand's capital Sunday to press their demand that the government dissolve Parliament or face massive demonstrations at key locations in the city.
Mar 13th, 2010 · Thousands of red-shirted anti-government protesters converged on the Thai capital Saturday, giving the government an ultimatum to dissolve Parliament or face mass marches on key spots in the city.
Mar 13th, 2010 · A coalition led by Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki was winning in the all-important capital, according to a partial tally of results released Saturday.
Mar 11th, 2010 · Elkhart, Ind., is known as the RV-making capital of the nation. It wants to claim a new title: the nation's leading manufacture of electric vehicles. Stimulus grants and other incentives are attracting companies planning to build electric vehicles to Elkhart. It's hoped the electric vehicles will fill the void created by a serious slump in the sales of motor homes and other recreational vehicles.