Triple Threat: New Pneumonia Is Drug-Resistant, Deadly And Contagious
When microbiologist Sheng Chen and his team sequenced the microbes found in the pneumonia infections, they were shocked at what they saw.
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In Cambodia, A Crackdown On Independent Media Threatens A Respected Daily
The government has told the English-language Cambodia Daily it must pay a $6.3 million tax bill by Sept. 4. The paper has long been a thorn in Prime Minister Hun Sen's side.
Countries Pledge To Recover Dwindling Pacific Bluefin Tuna Population
The long-term agreement would aid fish stocks that have fallen to just 2.6 percent of their historic size. The news comes at a time when Atlantic bluefin populations are also rebounding.
'Where Would I Go?' Thousands Of Rohingya Flee Myanmar After A Bloody Week
Since a militant attack last week, the military has cracked down on the mostly Muslim minority, whom Myanmar doesn't consider citizens. More than 27,000 people have fled for Bangladesh.
Asian Bike-Sharing Companies Move Into New Markets With Mixed Results
Dockless bike-sharing that allows riders to pick up and drop off bicycles anywhere took off in China last year. Now Asian firms have expanded to the U.K., but not everyone is pleased.
Why China Is Going After A Billionaire In The U.S.
Chinese billionaire Guo Wengui lives in New York City, but his reach into China's politics has him at odds with the ruling Communist Party. Chinese prosecutors have been building a case against him.
What A North Korean Soldier Had To Say
When author Jieun Baek visited the tense demilitarized zone that separates North and South Korea, she unexpectedly struck up a conversation with a North Korean military officer.
China Has Set Oct. 18 For Its Communist Party Congress. Here's What To Expect
There's little suspense about one outcome of the congress: President Xi Jinping is all but assured of another five-year term. He's maintained a grip on power to a degree not seen in China for decades.
Why Some Muslims In Pakistan Won't Be Able To Buy A Goat This Year
Buying a sacrificial goat for the Muslim holiday of Eid l-Adha is the sign of a strong household. But harsh droughts in the Karachi area are making it hard for families to afford one.
5 Cleared, 2 Convicted In Bhutto Murder Case, But 1 Major Suspect Still At Large
Nearly a decade after the assassination of former Pakistani Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto, her family and party got some closure. But fugitive ex-President Pervez Musharraf remains out of reach.