Anthony Kuhn

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Fast-Food Scandal Revives China's Food Safety Anxieties

Monday, July 28, 2014

A U.S. company that supplies meat to some of the world's largest fast-food chains in China has pulled all its products made by a Chinese subsidiary, after reports that it was selling expired products.

The food safety scandal that erupted in China in the last week has also spread overseas, ...

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Rob Reiner Reflects On Making Movies From 'And So It Goes' To 'Princess Bride'

Monday, July 28, 2014

Whether as an actor in the classic 1970s show “All in The Family,” or as the director of films such as “When Harry Met Sally,” “This is Spinal Tap” and “The Princess Bride,” Rob Reiner has been making people laugh for decades.

His latest film is the romantic comedy “And ...

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News Anchor On Losing Side Of China's Anti-Corruption Campaign

Sunday, July 27, 2014

Chinese often complain that corruption is endemic in every sector of their society. So it may come as no surprise that a government anti-corruption drive has swept up 25,000 officials in the first half of this year.

The drive's victims include everyone from lowly local functionaries to, this month, a ...

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After Two Disasters, Can Malaysia Airlines Still Attract Passengers?

Wednesday, July 23, 2014

Even before the double calamity of its two downed flights, Malaysia Airlines was trying to adapt to momentous shifts in Asia's aviation industry. Now, it faces either bankruptcy or privatization.

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In 5 Months, 2 Lost Planes: Malaysians Struggle To Cope

Friday, July 18, 2014

Malaysia is reeling from the loss of a second plane in five months. NPR's Anthony Kuhn reports on the reaction from Malaysians in the country's capital, Kuala Lumpur.

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On Its Way To Kuala Lumpur, Plane Brought Down Over Ukraine

Friday, July 18, 2014

Many experts question the decision to fly near the fighting in Ukraine. Some airlines have circumvented the country for weeks. In March, a Malaysia Airlines plane went missing on a flight to Beijing.

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Top Stories: Israeli Military In Gaza; Ukraine Plane Crash Latest

Friday, July 18, 2014

Also: A super typhoon may gain strength before crashing into China; western U.S. wildfires force more evacuations; and a Seattle man nearly burns down his house killing a spider with a blowtorch.

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Violence And Other Threats Raise Press Freedom Fears In Hong Kong

Wednesday, July 16, 2014

Self-censorship and a brutal knife attack on an editor are fueling anxiety about whether the ex-British colony can preserve the autonomy it was promised when it returned to Chinese rule in 1997.

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Coping With A Co-Worker's Body Odor Takes Tact

Wednesday, July 16, 2014

Stinking on the job is a common problem, say pros in human resources, and a reluctance to use soap and water is rarely to blame. Medical conditions, diet or cultural differences can play a role, too.

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China Indicts GlaxoSmithKline Investigators

Monday, July 14, 2014

Prosecutors in Shanghai have charged a British detective and his American wife with illegally buying and selling personal information about Chinese citizens.

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After Losing An Only Child, Chinese Parents Face Old Age Alone

Thursday, July 10, 2014

China's one-child policy, introduced more than three decades ago, has had some unintended consequences. One is that, in the event of a child's death, many older parents lack a source of support.

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Mistrust Overshadows U.S. Talks With China

Thursday, July 10, 2014

From climate change to counterterrorism, an increasing number of issues require China's cooperation. U.S. officials are in Beijing for 2 days of meetings known as the Strategic and Economic Dialogue.

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Marchers Take To Streets Of Hong Kong To Protest Eroding Autonomy

Tuesday, July 01, 2014

Over 100,000 residents of Hong Kong marched to demand greater freedom in choosing their leaders. The protest comes on the 17th anniversary of the return of Hong Kong to Chinese rule.

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Democracy Protesters In Hong Kong Call For Free Elections

Tuesday, July 01, 2014

Thousands of demonstrators are expected march on Tuesday to demand greater freedom in choosing their leaders. The protest comes on the 17th anniversary of the return of Hong Kong to Chinese rule.

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In Unofficial Referendum, Hong Kong Voters Demand Change

Monday, June 30, 2014

Residents of the Chinese territory went to the polls for democratic change. The vote was not binding, but organizers are threatening mass demonstrations if the results aren't heeded.

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Clock Is Ticking For Aung San Suu Kyi's Presidential Bid

Friday, June 27, 2014

An unusual constitutional rule stands in between Myanmar's most famous political prisoner and the presidency. And despite popular protest, an amendment, at the moment, appears unlikely.

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In Rift Over Interfaith Ban, A New Fault Line For Burmese Politics

Tuesday, June 24, 2014

Myanmar's parliament is now considering a bill that would restrict marriages of people from different religions. Critics are lambasting the proposed law as discriminatory.

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Chinese Authorities Ensure Tiananmen Anniversary Passes Quietly

Wednesday, June 04, 2014

Twenty-five years ago, Chinese soldiers backed by tanks cracked down on protesters, shooting hundreds and possibly thousands of unarmed civilians in Beijing's Tiananmen Square. The Ch...

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25 Years Later, Tiananmen Square Is A Forbidden Subject In China

Wednesday, June 04, 2014

Immediately following the crackdown, the government began a long-term campaign of suppression. Even today, many believe the government's goal is to erase the historic event from the nation's memory.

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In Buddhist-Majority Myanmar, Muslim Minority Gets Pushed To The Margins

Wednesday, May 28, 2014

As Myanmar has opened up its political system, it has unleashed long-suppressed tensions. The Rohingya Muslims have been hard hit, with many driven from their homes and now confined to camps.

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