Rights group accuses some Syrian rebels of abuses as regime violence continues, Iraq rocked by a string of bombings ahead of Arab League summit, Gaza running out of domestic gas...

Hundreds of thousands rally on "day to support oppressed Iraqis," UN report finds Israeli settlers stealing Palestinian water springs, Saudi protests in solidarity with Abha students spread to Riyadh, and...

This week on LinkAsia, Bo Xilai gets canned in Chongqing, a top cricketer runs for Pakistani PM, Chinese officials booze on the public yuan, and more.

(LinkAsia: 3/16/12) A scandal erupted at this year's National People's Congress when it was uncovered how much public money is spent each year by government officials on expensive Maotai liquor...

(LinkAsia: 3/16/12) Host Yul Kwon speaks with renowned Burmese human rights activist Bo Kyi, founder of the Assistance Association of Political Prisoners, about the upcoming elections in Burma and the...

(LinkAsia: 3/16/12) While the Chinese government portrays the new criminal procedures law as a step forward for human rights, social media users have reacted quite differently. Dissident artist Ai Weiwei...

(LinkAsia: 3/16/12) A new criminal procedures law passed this week by the National People's Congress has many lauding an emphasis on human rights. Detractors, however, say the law could legalize...

(LinkAsia: 3/16/12) Former cricketer Imran Khan is one of Pakistan's most famous people. Now, he's leveraging his name recognition and social media savvy into running for Prime Minister. Contributor Wajahat...

(LinkAsia: 3/16/12) While state media reacted cautiously to the announcement of Bo Xilai's firing, Chinese social media exploded with responses. Despite the allegations that he was corrupt, the majority of...

(LinkAsia: 3/16/12) Once a rising star and favorite to be named to the Politburo Standing Committee, Bo Xilai now finds himself without a job after being dismissed as Chongqing Party...

Bahraini activists mark first anniversary of Saudi-backed raid on Pearl Roundabout, Afghan survivors assert multiple soldiers were involved in the massacre, Baghdad heightens security ahead of Arab League summit, and...

This panel, presented by the New America Foundation on March 7, 2012 in Washington DC, examines the meaning and significance of this month's talks between US President Obama and Israeli...

This week on LinkAsia, the world's largest legislature convenes in China, microblogs lose their anonymity, social innovation is leading the rebuilding process in Japan, and more.

(LinkAsia: 3/9/12) South Korean broadcaster MBC visits the world's largest counterfeit goods market in Guangzhou, China. Hidden cameras capture an illicit market where sellers take real pride in the quality...