Thai Tourist Island Rocked By Car Bomb
The explosion in the southern tourist island of Samui wounded seven people. The government has blamed the activists opposed to the country's ruling junta.
Asia
'Great Wall Of Sand': China Builds Islands In Contested Waters
The scale of China's construction in the South China Sea's Spratly Islands is clear in new satellite images released by the Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative, whose director speaks with NPR.
For Chinese Migrant Workers, It Is Possible To Go Home Again
In the past, rural Chinese seeking success left their families and found work on the coast. Now, high wages mean factories are shifting inland and migrants are delighted to be following them home.
Alleged Mastermind Of 2008 Mumbai Attack Out On Bail
Zaki-ur Rehman Lakhvi, accused of plotting the Mumbai attack that left more than 160 people dead, walked out of a Pakistani prison on Friday. The move threatens to strain relations with India.
Pakistan's Parliament Rejects Joining Saudi Coalition In Yemen
Lawmakers in Islamabad instead approved a draft resolution calling on the government to play a mediating role in the conflict against the Houthi rebels.
Pakistan's Dilemma: Should It Assist Saudi Arabia In Yemen Operation?
For the last three days, Pakistan's parliament's been wringing its hands over whether to send troops, and possibly aircraft, to help out the Saudis in Yemen.
TV Channel In China Fails With Good News
The channel focused on, "the brighter side of human nature," not "murder" or "fire." Nobody watched. At least that's according to the China Youth Daily, which reported on the channel's failure.
U.S. Intervention In The Caribbean Comes On China's Heels
NPR's Audie Cornish talks with Margaret Myers, director of the China and Latin America program at the Inter-American Dialogue.
Uber Launches Cash-Only Rickshaw Service In Indian Capital
Passengers can hail the popular three-wheeled vehicles using an Uber app. Fares are set by the state.
Chinese TV Star Apologizes For Remarks Critical Of Mao
Bi Fujian, one of the country's most popular television presenters, recently ran afoul of his employer, state-run CCTV, for a parody song he performed at a private banquet.