Should Child Marriage Be Talked About In The Classroom?
When the issue is absent from textbooks, says one researcher, it's also absent from classroom discussion.
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Japanese District Tries Get Older Drivers Off The Road
People 75 years and older can make a trade. If they give up driving, they get discounts on taxi fares or to a restaurant chain known for ramen soup or discounts on public baths.
Who Invented Agriculture First? It Sure Wasn't Humans
Ants in Fiji farm plants and fertilize them with their poop. And they've been doing this for 3 million years, much longer than humans, who began experimenting with farming about 12,000 years ago.
Dozens Killed In Scaffolding Collapse At Construction Site In China
At least 67 workers were killed when the platform at a power plant collapsed in Jiangxi province. One worker is reportedly still missing.
Trump's Hotels In China Could Be A Conflict For The President-Elect
Donald Trump has business interests around the globe. There's talk about whether foreign powers will distinguish between President Trump and businessman Trump. We examine the case of China.
In India, Citizens Rush To Exchange Defunct Rupee Notes
India recently decided to make its 500 and 1,000 rupee notes worthless overnight creating a major fallout for citizens. It's wedding season, when many families hoard cash. One man's family had to deal with exchanging a huge amount of defunct rupees.
India May Be Overtaking China As Most Polluted Country
Pollution levels in New Delhi hit record highs this month. The World Health Organization says India's capital isn't the only city with toxic air. Ten of the world's most polluted cities are in India.
After 27 Hours, Our Train Ride Through Pakistan Ends In Karachi
Over the nearly thousand mile journey down the middle of Pakistan, we've been meeting NPR's Philip Reeves' fellow travelers, and learning about their hopes and fears at this stage in history.
Golden Years, Iron Bars: Japan Sees Rise In Crime By The Elderly
Senior citizens are committing crimes like shoplifting in bigger numbers than teenagers, and the threat of jail time doesn't seem to be a deterrent.
Turkey Withdraws Controversial Bill That Eased Penalties On Child Sexual Abuse
The measure would have allowed some child sexual abusers to escape prison time if they married their victims. It was sharply criticized by opposition parties and human rights groups.