Opposition Party Headed For Win In Myanmar's First Free Election In 25 Years
Aung San Suu Kyi, the leader of the National League for Democracy party, is confident of her party's victory in the historic election.
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With 'Pickup Scooter,' America Meets Indian Carmaker
Facing competition at home, Indian manufacturing company Mahindra recently introduced to the U.S. the GenZe, a scooter with cargo space designed to appeal to young Americans in cities.
Myanmar's Opposition Party Headed For Victory In Parliamentary Elections
Preliminary results are out after Sunday's historic elections in Myanmar. The opposition party headed by Aung San Suu Kyi is expected to finish with the largest number of seats in Parliament.
Votes Still Being Counted, But Aung San Suu Kyi Expects Big Win In Myanmar
The country also known as Burma went to the polls on Sunday for the freest elections in decades. Supporters of Suu Kyi's National League for Democracy were already celebrating.
Bollywood Star Speaks Out Against 'Growing Intolerance' In India
India's "culture wars" have risen to a new level with actors, filmmakers and writers joining to protest against the right-wing Hindu government's inaction against religious intolerance and violence.
India's Narendra Modi Concedes BJP Party Defeat In State Election
While results are still being counted, the ruling Hindu nationalist party has conceded defeat, in what was seen as a referendum on the Indian prime minister's leadership.
Aung San Suu Kyi's Lofty Goal In Myanmar: To Be 'Above' The President
The country votes Sunday in its most important election in a quarter-century. The best-known politician is barred from the presidency, but Suu Kyi says she'll be calling the shots if her party wins.
Historic Handshake: China, Taiwan Leaders Meet For First Time In 66 Years
A meaningful moment in Asia, as the leaders of China and Taiwan sit down for their first direct meeting since the end of the Chinese Civil War.
In Philippines' Presidential Race, A Chaotic Cast Of Characters
The U.S. presidential contest may seem crowded with more than a dozen candidates on the Republican side alone. But in the Philippines, a record 130 candidates have filed for the presidency.
Release Of Trade Agreement Text Stokes Debate Over TPP
Details of the giant trade deal known as the TPP, or Trans-Pacific Partnership, are finally out. The proposed pact among the U.S. and 11 other Pacific rim nations has been in the works for years.