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Stories
Sotherby's agrees to return 10th century statue to Cambodia
A major international auction house has agreed to return an ancient statue to Cambodia, in a case described as a shift in attitudes towards antiquities.
Asia Society Museum embraces loans and collaboration
Issues of provenance, or the origin of paintings or cultural artefacts have long pre-occupied museums and antique houses.
East Timor demands return of seized documents
East Timor's ambassador to Britain says the documents seized by Australian spy agencies in raids earlier this month will give Australia an unfair advantage over his country in a court case that's examining a huge oil and gas treaty.
East Timor NGO leads protest against negotiations with Australia
In East Timor, protestors are gathering in the capital Dili against what they see as Australian arrogance in negotiating the terms of mining cooperation in the Greater Sunrise fields.
Japan's massive defence spending, as tensions rise in North Asia
Japan's cabinet this week approved a new national security strategy and a massive increase in defence spending, in a move that's widely seen as a response to China's growing dominance in the region.
India's parliament pushes through anti-corruption bill
After eight attempts, the Indian parliament has passed the Lokpal bill which would see the establishment of an independent ombudsman to look into the corrupt practices of politicians and civil servants.
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