‘Thin man’ and elderly cleric en route to lead Indonesia
Religious extremism is rising in Indonesia, which has the world's largest Muslim population. No wonder the president has chosen a cleric as running mate.Continue Reading →
War on drugs: Will Sri Lanka execute dealers?
Following the Philippines' play book, Sri Lanka has re-instated the death penalty for drug dealers, shrugging off criticism from rights…
News-Decoder adds schools in Latin America, China
Two more schools have joined News-Decoder, extending our reach into a fifth continent and linking us with one of China's…
Pakistan’s Imran Khan – from cricket hero to top job
Pakistan's Imran Khan was a cricket star with glamorous women on his arm. Now he is poised to become prime minister of the cricket-mad South Asian nation.Continue Reading →
In Hong Kong, a sense of powerlessness is taking hold
It's been four years since young activists in Hong Kong launched a movement for democratic reforms. Now, a sense of…
The Sultana’s Education – Part 5
The Crown Princess becomes the first female ruler of the Yogyakarta Sultanate. A mysterious woman enters her entourage, and a…
The Sultana’s Education – Part 4
Over tea, the elegant Madam Lara expounds on Lover Nature. Suddenly, a cigarette pack ignites in a man's hand and a fishing boat explodes.Continue Reading →
The Sultana’s Education – Part 3
Will the Crown Princess of Yogyakarta receive the sacred support of the Queen of the Southern Ocean? Or will the…
The Sultana’s Education – Part 2
The crown princess is in a pickle. Few citizens of Yogyakarta want her as heir apparent. Meanwhile, mystery surrounds a…
The Sultana’s Education – Part 1
A powerful sultan on the Indonesian island of Java snubs tradition and taps his daughter as heir to the throne. Mysterious deaths ensue. What is going on?Continue Reading →