Sep 4th, 2007 · Denis Johnson's new novel, Tree of Smoke, is one of the late summer's big books in a number of ways. It covers the Vietnam War and the U.S. intervention in Southeast Asia -- and the life of a CIA agent whose career grows with the war. Also, it's more than 600 pages long.
Aug 30th, 2007 · Some of the most delicious dining in Bangkok is to be found at Chote Chitr, a 90-year-old family-owned hole-in-the-wall eatery, says Southeast Asia correspondent Michael Sullivan. Its modest surroundings belie the accomplished dishes.
Jun 9th, 2006 · Melissa Block talks with Don George, global travel editor for Lonely Planet, and Laura Kidder, editorial director for Fodor's travel, about travel hot spots. With the Euro worth about $1.30 and the summer travel season upon us, where people should go to find good international travel bargains? Argentina and Southeast Asia are two non-European alternatives offered by George. Kidder says there's plenty to see in Canada, and Latin-America. She also raves about Portugal as a cheaper European destination. George adds that travelers can have a great time in Eastern Europe -- and don't forget about Latvia and Estonia.
Apr 5th, 2006 · In the next few weeks, millions of songbirds, shorebirds and waterfowl will begin arriving in Alaska to breed. These migratory birds -- some of which wintered in Southeast Asia -- could bring with them the deadly strain of bird flu known as avian influenza A, or H5N1.
Feb 11th, 2006 · New York Times reporter Nicholas Kristof's continues to investigate child sex slavery in Southeast Asia. Most sources agree that far more than 1 million underage children are "effectively enslaved."
Oct 21st, 2005 · Avian flu has killed about 60 people in Southeast Asia, sparking fears that the disease could appear in the United States. Secretary of Health and Human Services Mike Leavitt has just returned from consulting with experts in Southeast Asia and talks about the administration's soon-to-be released plan to deal with a possible outbreak of bird flu.
Oct 14th, 2005 · The avian flu now spreading though Southeast Asia, Russia and parts of Europe has the hallmarks of a pandemic in the making. How is the U.S. scientific community preparing for the possibility of a widespread outbreak?
Oct 10th, 2005 · Miers Nomination a Challenge for Bush October 10, 2005 · Steve Inskeep talks to News Analyst Cokie Roberts about President Bush's response to the earthquake in Southeast Asia and the nomination of Harriet Miers to the Supreme Court.