North Korea Warned of Deeper Isolation Should Provocations Continue
Voice of America
South Korea's chief nuclear envoy Lim Sung-nam, center, his Japanese counterpart Shinsuke Sugiyama, left, and US envoy on North Korea Glyn Davies pose before talks in Seoul, South Korea, May 21, 2012. SEOUL - A high-level US delegation focused on North ...
North Korea Urged to Back Down on Nuclear Test New York Times
US warns North Korea against another nuke test Boston Herald
US warns NKorea against another nuke test The Associated Press
CNN - Wall Street Journal

'Ring of Fire' eclipse delights millions across western US, Asia
Washington Post (blog)
Millions of people across a narrow strip of eastern Asia and the Western US turned their sights skyward for the annular eclipse, in which the moon passes in front of the sun leaving only a golden ring around its edges. The moon slides across the sun, ...
Rare eclipse crosses Asia USA TODAY
Blazing "ring of fire" eclipse makes millions look toward sky from eastern ... CBS News
Solar eclipse projects 'ring of fire' across Asia and US CNN
The Associated Press - Detroit Free Press

China Urges Exiled Dissident to Follow Chinese Law
Voice of America
Foreign Ministry spokesman Hong Lei Monday was asked if the Chinese government will allow Chen Guangcheng to return to China. He did not directly answer the question, but said that since Chen is a Chinese citizen, he should abide by Chinese laws and ...
Top China Stories from WSJ: Chen in the US, Solar Tariff Protest, Wen on Economy Wall Street Journal (blog)
Why Chen Guangcheng's Arrival in the US Is Also a Victory for China The Atlantic
Resolution of Chen crisis indicates possible maturation in US-China relationship Washington Post
USA TODAY - The Associated Press

China Oil Imports From Iran Rebound
Wall Street Journal
By WAYNE MA BEIJING"China's imports of Iranian crude oil recovered in April after sharp drops earlier this year, suggesting Beijing remains a steady customer despite US efforts to tighten sanctions on Tehran. China's April crude imports from Iran, ...
Exclusive: South Korea poised to halt Iran oil imports from July: sources Reuters
Platts Report: China's Oil Demand Gains Slightly in April MarketWatch (press release)
OIL DATA: China April Iran Crude Imports Rise Vs February, March Fox Business
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No deal with Pakistan casts shadow over NATO summit: NYT
The Nation, Pakistan
NEW YORK - In the absence of a US-Pakistan deal so far to reopen the routes for NATO supplies to Afghanistan, President Asif Ali Zardari was preparing to leave Chicago empty-handed, The New York Times reported Monday. In a front-page dispatch, ...
US-Pakistan rift hits NATO summit, Obama refuses to meet Zardari Times of India
Now transport fees threaten to upend US-Pakistan ties New York Daily News
Australia to provide $200m to Pak: Babar The News International
Los Angeles Times - DAWN.com

India Shares Edge Higher
Wall Street Journal
State Bank of India jumped 3.4% to 2007.40 rupees, as investors bought the shares on hopes the bank will continue showing better results in the coming quarters on easing worries over bad loans. Also, brokerage CLSA raised its rating on the bank to ...
Yield Premium Nearing Record Spurs Subsidy Review: India Credit Bloomberg
Profit Top 10: Rupee breaches 55/$; Pranab files white paper on black money NDTV
Rupee seen in 53-55.50 range over the next month: India Forex Advisors Economic Times
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Asia Stocks Rebound From Biggest Drop in 6 Months on Wen Comment
San Francisco Chronicle
May 21 (Bloomberg) -- Asian stocks rose, with the regional index rebounding from its biggest drop in six months, after Premier Wen Jiabao said China will focus more on bolstering economic growth. China Overseas Land & Investment Ltd., ...
China Shares End Up; Wen's Remarks Offset Concerns Over Economy Wall Street Journal
Asia Stocks Rise After China Premier Says Growth Is Focus Bloomberg
China's Premier Wen vows pro-growth policies MarketWatch
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China's Wanda to buy US cinema chain AMC for $2.6 bln
Reuters
* Acquisition deal includes about $1.9 bln of debt * Largest overseas acquisition by private Chinese company * Deal marks Wanda's first investment outside China By Terril Yue Jones and Denny Thomas BEIJING/HONG KONG, May 21 (Reuters) - Chinese ...
China's Wanda buying US cinema chain AMC for $2.6 billion msnbc.com (blog)
China's Wanda Group to Buy AMC Cinema Chain for $2.6 Billion San Francisco Chronicle
China's Wanda Group buys US movie chain AMC for $2.6B, creates world's biggest ... Washington Post
Wall Street Journal (blog) - Los Angeles Times

Faithful Filipinos Rally Against Lady Gaga
Wall Street Journal (blog)
But as Little Monsters (as fans of Lady Gaga are called) in Indonesia grapple with the news that they may no longer be able to catch their pop idol in the flesh, Christian groups in the Philippines are joining the chorus of opposition " rallying for ...
Lady Gaga's Philippines show to be watched closely for hints of blasphemy ... Al-Arabiya
Gov't Sets Security Plans For Lady Gaga's Concert Manila Bulletin
Gaga's Philippines shows to go on despite religious protests NEWS.com.au
Salt Lake Tribune

Pakistan restores Twitter after block over blasphemous posts
DAWN.com
Twitter is very popular in Pakistan and is also used by many prominent politicians and law-makers. -File photo ISLAMABAD: Pakistan restored access to Twitter after briefly blocking the microblog over blasphemous posts about a Facebook competition ...
Pakistan restores Twitter after ban CNN International
Pakistan blocks Twitter over contentious tweets Boston.com
Pakistan briefly bans Twitter access for "blasphemy" Reuters
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