How Do You Stay Cool In What's Quite Literally A Killer Heat Wave?
The heat came early to India, and everyone is suffering. Here's a report from our village correspondent.
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QUIZ: Do You Have What It Takes To Work For Samsung?
The "Samsung SAT" is the South Korean company's aptitude test that features a gauntlet of 160 questions in 140 minutes. Test yourself with a few practice questions.
Philippine Presidential Candidate Criticized For Rape 'Joke'
Rodrigo Duterte recently discussed a 1989 rape and murder in Davao City, during his long tenure as mayor. He said the victim was so beautiful "the mayor should have been first."
China Killed 1 Million U.S. Jobs, But Don't Blame Trade Deals
Candidates on the campaign trail have blasted NAFTA and the TPP. But the rhetoric has been wrong, says an MIT economist, noting it's trade with China that's done a number on U.S. manufacturing jobs.
Trade Matters In 2016; This May Help You Understand Why
Candidates vying for president are talking a lot about trade. But trade is not a subject easily summed up in slogans. Here are resources to help you study up on trade and make your own decisions.
China Breaks Ground On Naval Base In Africa
China plans to open its first overseas military base in the African country of Djibouti. It's the same place where the U.S. has had its major African intelligence gathering base for the last 15 years.
Japan Quickens Resue Missions After Deadly Earthquake
NPR's Rachel Martin talks with John Matthews in Tokyo about the earthquake in Kumamoto, and the race to find survivors.
PHOTOS: Rescuers Search For Survivors After Powerful Quakes Hit Southern Japan
Two major quakes hit southern Japan barely a day apart, killing at least 41 people and flattening at least 90 homes. Now, rescue crews are searching for survivors and assessing the damage.
After Powerful Quakes, An Even Stronger Temblor Strikes Southern Japan
Just over 24 hours after strong earthquakes hit the Kumamoto area, an even bigger temblor of magnitude 7.0 struck the same area. Thursday's quakes killed at least nine people.
Pakistan Fights To Free 24 Cops After Anti-Gang Operation Goes Wrong
A crew that thrives on kidnapping and ransom was far more deeply entrenched on an island in the Indus River than expected. Authorities are even considering airstrikes to dislodge the criminals.