In Pakistan, Pigeon Racing Is More Than A Hobby
In Lahore, Pakistan, breeding and racing pigeons is an integral part of everyday life.
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Hong Kong Protesters Continue Tit For Tat With Police
Police and pro-Beijing supporters tore down barricades erected by pro-democracy supporters in Hong Kong on Tuesday. Protests have been going on for three weeks now with demonstrators demanding universal suffrage from Communist China.
Makeshift Barriers Highlight Unions, Divisions Over Hong Kong Protests
More people are choosing sides on the streets where pro-democracy protesters have erected barriers. As police and some citizens tried to remove the barriers, others stepped in to save the structures.
China's Nomads Have A Foot In Two Very Different Worlds
China is attempting to move nomads into permanent settlements, but the transition for many has proven difficult. After apartment living, one family plans to go back to herding.
Kim Jong Un Makes First Public Appearance In More Than A Month
The North Korean leader's disappearance from the public eye led to speculation that he had suffered from a serious medical problem — or even a coup. New photos from state media show him using a cane.
Photographers Capture The Sorrow And Pain Of Global Girls
For the International Day of the Girl Child, we wanted to bring to light issues that are often hidden from view. So we turned to five photographers who devote much of their time to girls' issues.
Police In Hong Kong Clear More Barricades From Protest Areas
Traffic has begun flowing freely through some major arteries after police cleared barriers set up by pro-democracy protesters. For more than 2 weeks, demonstrators have blocked key business districts.
From Microsoft To Mercedes, Foreign Companies Under The Gun In China
Doing business in China is getting tougher for some foreign companies. In the past year, Chinese government regulators have raided their offices, claiming to investigate monopoly practices.
North Korea Says Thousands Of U.S. Soldiers' Remains Are At Risk
The remains of several thousand U.S. soldiers who died in the Korean War are "left here and there uncared and carried away en masse," a North Korean military spokesman said Monday.
Hong Kong Police Clear Some Protest Barricades
The police removed barricades marking off areas that pro-democracy protesters have been occupying for two week. A police statement said it was an attempt to ease congestion, not to remove protesters.