China Blacklists Carfentanil, Closing A Deadly Loophole
The opioid carfentanil is roughly 10,000 times more potent than morphine — but until now, it hasn't been a controlled substance in China.
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Second Suspect Arrested In Death Of N. Korean Dictator's Half-Brother
Malaysian police say they have detained two women in the death of Kim Jong Nam, the eldest of Kim Jong Il's children. He died after a suspicious encounter reportedly caught on video in the airport.
N. Korean Leader Kim Jong Un's Half-Brother Is Dead. But Why?
"It probably is the strangest story that I have encountered about North Korean elites and the Kim family," says Michael Madden, who runs the site North Korea Leadership Watch.
India's Largest Dairy Brand Prepares To Market An Acquired Taste: Camel Milk
A nomadic community of camel herders in India has long relied on camel milk as their source of dairy. Now, a big Indian company is getting ready to mass market camel milk as a health food.
Exiled Half-Brother Of North Korean Leader Reported Dead In Malaysia
NPR's Robert Siegel speaks with Jean Lee of the Wilson Center about reports of the apparent assassination of the half-brother of North Korea's leader.
Kim Jong Un's Half-Brother Reportedly Dies In Kuala Lumpur
Malaysian police said they are investigating the suspicious death of a North Korean man who fell ill at the Kuala Lumpur airport. Multiple media outlets are reporting that the man is Kim Jong Nam.
Why Killer Viruses Are On The Rise
If you think there are more dangerous infectious diseases than ever, you're right. One big reason: pushing animals like this one out of their homes.
U.N. Security Council Meets After Missile Launch By North Korea
The United Nations Security Council meets Monday to discuss this weekend's launch of a ballistic missile by North Korea.
To Stem Spread Of Avian Flu In China, Some Provinces Shutter Poultry Markets
China has seen an uptick of cases of the deadly H7N9 strain of the avian flu virus, and authorities are trying to stop it from spreading further. Some areas are closing live poultry markets.
At Least 32 People Killed In Tour Bus Crash In Taiwan
A bus packed with elderly tourists reportedly flipped onto its side on a highway exit ramp Monday evening near the capital, Taipei. The bus was returning from a tour of local cherry blossoms.