The tense stand off between the U.S. and the PRC in March 1996 saw the former put on the largest display of power projection in Asia since the Vietnam War.

Feb 14, 2012 - Paul Iddon

While rice is typically consumed three times a day, a number of other foods are also considered traditional Taiwanese breakfast specialties.

Jul 29, 2010 - Erin De Santiago

A variety of news sources have reported on the fall out of BP CEOs Tony Hayward's Congressional testimony from different angles.

Jun 21, 2010 - Kyle Colona

Chinese dissident artist Ai Wei Wei remains under "house arrest" in Beijing while his artistic commentary is on display in Taiwan.

Nov 3, 2011 - Kyle Colona

Are we set up for an outbreak of racial violence in the run up to the 2012 Presidential election?

Jan 3, 2011 - Danny Pollard

The appearance of the British National Party leader Nick Griffins on BBC's flagship Question Time raises questions about freedom of speech and its limitations.

Oct 23, 2009 - Admassu Kebede

An in-depth look at how the film industry has handled true stories about significant whistleblowers who were or were not motivated by the right thing to do.

Nov 29, 2011 - Ryan Young

Henry Clay was a major candidate on three unsuccessful occasions, promoting his American System against Andrew Jackson and the Democrats.

Oct 20, 2009 - William L. Wunder

Six candidates are seeking nomination as the Socialist Party candidate in the French presidential election to be held in 2012.

Oct 3, 2011 - Anna Doherty

100 years separate the election malpractice cases of MPs Phil Woolas and Richard Hazleton. Read how Woolas was personally guilty but Hazleton was not

Nov 6, 2010 - Elaine Findlay

In preparation for statehood, Iowa held its first election in October of 1846 for governor and other offices, with banks as the top issue.

Jan 6, 2011 - William L. Wunder

U.S. President Barack Obama has made a firm statement about who runs American foreign policy by meeting the Dalai Lama in Washington.

Feb 18, 2010 - Rupert Taylor

The Dalai Lama recently announced he would retire. His Holiness is leaving political life, he says. He will remain a spiritual leader for Buddhists.

Mar 10, 2011 - Martin Avery

Wikileaks recently published startling revelations of the Australian Labor Party's dealings with the United States since 2006.

Dec 18, 2010 - Carolyn M Cash

Noodles are a staple seen throughout Taiwanese cooking. One popular dish is Tan Tsai Noodles which was developed in southern Taiwan, over a century ago.

Dec 1, 2009 - Erin De Santiago

The Republic of China, led by the Nationalist Party, took power shortly after the end of the Qing Dynasty. It ruled China through WWII.

Apr 15, 2009 - Christopher Evan Hearne

Hong Kong, Singapore, South Korea and Taiwan were Third World economies in the early 1960s. Different government policies pulled them from poverty to prosperity.

Mar 17, 2009 - Susan Cunningham

Jon Huntsman entered the 2012 presidential race in June 2011, joining fellow Republican hopefuls Romney, Bachmann, Gingrich and...many others. Who is he?

Jul 3, 2011 - Ysabel Sarte

A new centre party emerged with 10.6 percent support after a by-election in New Zealand's Botany electorate near Auckland.

Mar 5, 2011 - Suzan Phillips

With the House in doubt, Republicans are focusing in on three key Senate seats in order to upset the balance of power in the 2010 midterm elections.

Apr 3, 2010 - Jon Bourgeois