American Otto Warmbier Has Been Released From A North Korean Prison
His family says that Warmbier, 22, has been in a coma since last spring. In March 2016, a North Korean court sentenced him to 15 years in prison and hard labor.
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Video: That Time We Tried Pore Vacuuming In South Korea
In NPR's Elise Tries series, correspondent Elise Hu tests out new experiences in East Asia. In this episode: pore vacuuming, a hot trend in Korean beauty. A suction pen excavates grime from your face.
Dennis Rodman Says He's On A 'Mission' In New Visit To North Korea
Dennis Rodman is one of the few people on Earth who can claim relationships with both Kim Jong Un and President Trump.
India's Tech Firms Face Fundamental Shift From IT To More Advanced Tech
For decades India's IT talent has maintained the world's computers, databases and back offices. But new technologies are overtaking that old business model, and analysts predict massive layoffs.
Pakistan Sentences Man To Death For 'Blasphemy' On Social Media
Amnesty International says this is the country's harshest sentence yet for a cybercrime related offense. The Pakistani government is pushing a campaign against blasphemy on social media.
How Big A Threat Is Extremism In Southeast Asia?
The Philippines has been a recent flashpoint, but violent episodes have taken place elsewhere, too. Islamist groups in the region are diverse and the threat of terrorism is not confined to ISIS.
U.S. Backs Bid To Reclaim Marawi As 13 Philippine Marines Killed In Fighting
The U.S. is now giving "technical assistance" to the country's military, according to a Philippine spokesman. The news comes amid heavy fighting to take back the city from ISIS-linked militants.
Japan's Emperor Will Be Permitted To Abdicate
Japan's parliament has approved a law allowing Emperor Akihito to abdicate. Last year, Akihito — in oblique language — asked permission to do so, citing his advanced age and poor health.
Spies In The Field: As Farming Goes High-Tech, Espionage Threat Grows
Recent cases involving Chinese nationals conspiring to steal trade secrets — from gene-spliced rice to corn seed — have highlighted the risk of intellectual property theft from U.S. companies.
Officials Say Bodies And Debris Found From Missing Myanmar Military Plane
The plane reportedly lost contact about 30 minutes after it took off from the coastal town of Myeik, bound for Yangon. It was carrying more than 100 people.