Anthony Kuhn
Stories
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China-Afghan oil deal ends amid charges of hostage-taking and contract breach
The recent collapse of a high-profile Chinese oil deal in Afghanistan sheds light on the often opaque relationship between Beijing and the Taliban.
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As arms race in Asia intensifies, a-bomb survivors make final plea for peace
While atomic bomb survivors warn the catastrophic risks, leaders of nuclear-armed states and self-proclaimed 'realists' argue that the deterrence of nuclear weapons is what keeps them from being deployed.
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New details emerge about Japan's notorious WWII germ warfare program
The release of WWII-era military documents this year has given a boost to researchers digging into Japan's germ warfare program. Japan's government has never apologized for the atrocities.
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Trump's tariffs are prompting many in Japan to rethink relationship with the U.S.
With elections coming in Japan, the threat of U.S. tariffs is forcing its prime minister to start talking tougher, and is getting people to rethink long-held assumptions about relations with the U.S.
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The Dalai Lama turns 90. His reincarnation is stirring up conflict with China
The Dalai Lama celebrated his 90th birthday today. Per Buddhist beliefs, the Tibetan Buddhist religion says he'll be reincarnated, but China says it has final say on who the next Dalai Lama will be.
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Dalai Lama says successor will be named after his death
The Dalai Lama said he will be reincarnated after he dies, and no one can interfere with the matter of succession. The Chinese government, however, claims authority over the his succession.
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Reporter's notebook: The difficulties of covering North Korea
We discuss President Trump and Kim Jong Un's past negotiations and the difficulties of reporting on North Korea.
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South Korea's new president turns off loudspeakers at the border with North Korea
South Korea's new president's first move toward easing tensions with North Korea: switch off loudspeakers blaring propaganda and K-pop tunes over the border.
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La Scala opera house names South Korean conductor as first-ever Asian director
The historic La Scala opera house in Italy has announced that renowned South Korean conductor Chung Myung-Whun will take over in 2027 and serve as music director until 2030.
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South Korean opposition party candidate Lee Jae-myung wins presidential election
After months of political turmoil, South Korea has elected Lee Jae-myung, of the main liberal party, as the new president.
