U.S. And South Korea Announce Missile Defense System
Defense forces from the U.S. and South Korea will soon deploy an advanced missile defense system to counter threats from the North.
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Abdul Sattar Edhi, Known As 'Pakistan's Mother Teresa,' Dies At 88
He was Pakistan's greatest humanitarian, creating a social service network providing 24-hour emergency services, adoptions, maternity wards and burials for the indigent.
A Longing For Lentils, Or How I Learned To Find Home Where The Daal Is
Daal, yellow, red, brown or black, is a staple across India. It is often described, inadequately, as lentil soup. Except it's so much more. For a lifelong expat, it's an anchor in a shifting world.
Taiwan Braces For Super Typhoon Nepartak
The storm bearing down on the island is expected to make landfall early Friday. Nepartak could batter Taiwan's coastline, and thousands have been evacuated from islands off Taiwan's coast.
In 'Ten Years,' A Dystopian Vision Of Hong Kong's Future Under China
The Hong Kong movie industry is best known for martial arts and crime thrillers, but this year's hottest film is a dark meditation on what Hong Kong could be like in 2025.
Even In Rich Countries, Jobs Have Returned Only At A 'Painful' Pace
Throughout the developed world, the economic recovery has been a disappointment for workers, according to a new report. It finds many rich countries still have double-digit unemployment.
Violent Crimes Prompt Soul-Searching In Korea About Treatment Of Women
Recent cases of murder and gang rape have led to new measures boosting security and support for victims of sexual assault. Women's rights advocates say attitudes are what really need to change.
Historic Shifts In Public Opinion Made Election Firsts Possible In Taiwan
In May, Taiwan inaugurated its first female president. It was also the first time that a political party founded on Taiwan won full control of the executive and legislative branches of government.
Three Terror Attacks Raise The Spector Of A ISIS's Growing Reach
In the span of a week, three attacks in quick succession — in Turkey, Bangladesh, and Iraq — killed more than 200 people and have been blamed on ISIS. NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks to Scott Atran of France's National Center for Scientific Research about the terrorist group's evolving tactics and membership.
Female Tea Workers In One Indian State Fight For Their Rights
They were earning a little less than $3.50 a day. Then their bonus was cut. They didn't trust their union to stand up for them. So they had only one choice.