Doctors in South Korea walk out in strike of work conditions
A walk-out by South Korean doctors has hobbled the country's medical system. Most of them have defied a government ultimatum to return to work by Thursday.
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A fire at a shopping mall in Bangladesh's capital has killed at least 46 people
A six-story shopping mall that caught fire in the Bangladeshi capital of Dhaka had no fire exits, the country's prime minister said Friday. Rescuers are continuing their search for more victims.
A deep dive into the controversy over who created the Indian dish butter chicken
Two restaurants tangle in a New Delhi court over who gets to say they invented the iconic Indian dish of butter chicken. But its origins might lie in an effort to please British tastes.
Why North Korea wants another chance with Donald Trump
Germany's former ambassador to North Korea provides insights from his time in the country, and explains why the regime would prefer a Trump win in 2024.
Why Taiwanese Americans are moving to Taiwan — reversing the path of their parents
The 1970s-90s saw a wave of Taiwanese immigrants to the United States. Now, some of their children are moving to Taiwan — and navigating the complex feelings that go with it.
The North Korean forced labor program supplying seafood around the world
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with journalist Ian Urbina about how upwards of 100,000 North Koreans have been sent to work in China, often in conditions of captivity.
Mt. Everest is plagued by garbage. These Nepali women are transforming it into crafts
They're turning cast-off climbing ropes into handmade crafts. It's part of a fledgling effort in Nepal to repurpose mountain waste and provide economic opportunity.
Chinese hacking scheme focused on harassing dissidents, leaked documents show
Cybersecurity researchers are poring over a massive new leak of sensitive documents about Chinese hacking operations.
China is mostly quiet on Houthi attacks in the Red Sea
China's charting its own course, distancing itself from the U.S. in the Middle East, refusing to condemn the Houthis and looking to capitalize on ties with regional players to help solve the crisis.
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Alabama lawmakers move to protect IVF treatment. Saturday marks two years since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Leaked document show a Chinese hacking scheme focused on harassing dissidents.