Sterilization Operations In India Reportedly Kill 9 Women
More than 80 surgeries were performed on women at a government-run camp Saturday; the first death was reported Monday morning.
Asia
Politics And A Food Fight Are Stalling A Major U.S.-Asia Trade Deal
Supporters of expanded trade with Asian nations hoped this week would bring completion of a major deal, but U.S. and Japanese negotiators — and Obama and congressional Republicans — still don't agree.
South Korean Ferry Captain Sentenced To 36 Years
The punishment for the April calamity drew shouts and sharp criticism from victims' family members in the courtroom; many had urged a death sentence.
Visa Change With China Designed To Help U.S. Economy
The U.S. and China are easing visa rules for each other's citizens. It's a reciprocal agreement that President Obama says will benefit everyone — from students, to tourists, to businesses.
U.S., China To Do Away With Tariffs On Some Tech Products
Obama announced at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit that the U.S. and China reached an "understanding" that will lead to expanding goods covered by the Information Technology Agreement.
China Trip A Chance For Obama To Distance Himself From Midterm Losses
In Asia, President Obama is trying to exert U.S. influence in the region. But will his message be undermined by his political weakness at home?
Two Striking Photos From Today's APEC Meetings
The forum's first day has already brought us interesting images. In one, the leaders of China and Japan reflect their countries' unease; in another, world leaders dress alike.
In China, Obama Touts Visa Deal, Progress On Free-Trade Pact
Under a new agreement, the U.S. and China will extend visas from the current one-year term to five and 10 years. President Obama is in China for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum.
Pyongyang Releases 2 U.S. Citizens Who Were Held For Months
Two Americans who had been held prisoner in North Korea have returned to the U.S. They were freed after Director of National Intelligence James Clapper went to North Korea to negotiate their release.
Obama Leaves Election Results Behind, Travels To Asia
President Obama is in Beijing — kicking off a week-long trip that will also take him to Burma and Australia. The overseas trip comes on the heels of last week's domestic drubbing for the Democrats.