Thousands Flee As Typhoon Menaces The Philippines
A powerful cyclone is tracking its way to the Philippines. NPR's Scott Simon gets the latest from reporter Aurora Almendral, in Manila.
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Key Al-Qaida Leader Reportedly Killed In Pakistani Raid
Adnan Shukrijumah, who allegedly planned bombings in London and New York and served as the head of al-Qaida's external operations, was killed by troops near the Afghan border, Islamabad says.
China's Ex-Security Chief Arrested On Corruption Charges
Zhou Yongkang, a senior Communist Party official who retired in 2012, has been under investigation for bribery for months.
A Year After Typhoon Haiyan, The Philippines Braces For Another Big Hit
Typhoon Hagupit is expected to hit just north of where last year's devastating storm made landfall — and then cut a path toward the capital, Manila.
Hong Kong Visitors Tour Protest Site Where History Is Being Made
During quiet times of the pro-democracy protests, some people bring their kids to the main camp for a civics lesson. And to witness the extraordinary: a pro-democracy demonstration on Chinese soil.
Al-Qaida Branch In Yemen Threatens To Kill Hostage
The man in the video says he's a British-born American citizen, who was kidnapped in Sanaa in September. A militant on video says the U.S. has three days meet unspecified demands.
China To End Organ Harvesting From Executed Inmates
The controversial practice has long been criticized by human rights campaigners who say that it could hasten the pace that prisoners are put to death in China.
Hong Kong Protesters Make Last-Ditch Effort To Negotiate
Several pro-democracy protest leaders in Hong Kong plan to turn themselves in to police Wednesday. Meanwhile, another student protest leader has launched a hunger strike.
Divide Occurs Between Hong Kong Democracy Protesters
Hong Kong's protests have gone on for more than two months, but the movement has splintered. Several older activists tried to surrender to police on Wednesday, and urged students to leave the streets.
One Jong Un To Rule Them All: N. Koreans Banned From Using Leader's Name
Those who already share Kim Jong Un's name must change it. That's according to South Korean media, which cited an official North Korean directive.