More Than 150 People Contract Zika In Singapore
The Zika outbreak is spreading to Southeast Asia. More than 150 people have contracted the virus in Singapore.
Asia
Obama To Reassure Asian Allies Of U.S. Commitments To The Region
The G-20 Summit kicks off in China over the weekend. The summit brings together leaders of the world's major economies, and it is the first time China is hosting the meeting.
U.S. Presidential Election Interferes With Ratification Of TPP
Steve Inskeep talks to Miriam Sapiro, who helped negotiate the Trans-Pacific Partnership, about why U.S. pacts with Europe and the Pacific Rim are faltering, and why that's a big deal for the U.S.
Kolkata Isn't Just The City Of Mother Teresa
She truly embraced the suffering that was often ignored. But that's not all there is to Kolkata.
One Result Of China's Buildup In South China Sea: Environmental Havoc
China has been creating artificial islands out of reefs. Environmentalists say the process is killing off coral and giant clams.
S. Korea's Hit Zombie Film Is Also A Searing Critique Of Korean Society
The film's themes reflect the strains of modern Korea: distrust of government and institutions, disdain for corporate leaders and a sense everyone's in it for themselves.
Sri Lanka Police Arrest Teenager For Hacking President's Website
The 17-year-old student allegedly took down the president's website — replacing the home page with a demand that the president postpone advanced-level school examinations, or else resign.
Treasury Secretary Lew On Global Trade Deals And Corporate Taxation
Treasury Secretary Jack Lew says he isn't ready to write off embattled trade deals with Asia and Europe. But he says a better case needs to be made to U.S. workers who fear their effects.
Rising Tensions? Yes, But The U.S. And Chinese Navies Are Training Together
Even as China presses ahead with a military buildup in the South China Sea, the U.S. invited it to take part in the world's largest naval exercise at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii.
How Snapchat Became A Virtual Confessional For Sexual Assault Victims
A journalist wanted to tell the stories of two rape victims while protecting their identities. How would he do it?