The new growth statistics challenge a familiar argument made by several Asian rulers that political freedom hurts economic growth and, more broadly, is alien to Asian values.

He knew the Asian ruler to be both daring and ambitious for the fame of having established the first nation with world-wide dominion.

Since the Lords had assassins planted all over the globe, it was only natural that the Asian rulers would have agents working for them in California too.

The Asian rulers contend that an eye was taken for an eye.

Nevertheless, the Asian rulers had sent the first colony ship.

The charter of the new company empowered it to build forts, maintain armies, and conclude treaties with Asian rulers.

How much do you really know about Genghis Khan and other Asian rulers of ancient times?

As well, other Asian and Middle Eastern rulers were also appointed.

Mr. Nazarbayev was initially one of the more democratic of the Central Asian rulers, but since 1995 he has steadily expanded his powers.

Timur was the most powerful Central Asian ruler since Genghis Khan.