Deadly Earthquake Strikes Southern Japan
At least nine people were killed and more than 700 were injured, The Associated Press reports, citing the government's chief spokesman.
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Thailand's Songkran Water Festival Tempered By Drought
Thailand and Southeast Asia celebrate their New Year this week. In Thailand, the holiday is called Songkran, which features the biggest water fight in the world that lasts-officially for three days. It's enormously popular with tourists. This year's festival is tempered by the worst drought in decades, two years of increasingly repressive military rule, and an economy that's heading south.
Kenya Faces Lawsuit From Taiwan Over Release Of Prisoners To China
A diplomatic tangle in East Africa underlines China's growing might on the continent. Kenya faces a lawsuit from Taiwan over the "illegal abduction" of nationals deported to China. China says it's a matter of national security.
U.S., Philippines Conduct Joint Patrols In South China Sea
Defense Secretary Ash Carter announced Thursday the two nations have patrolled the disputed waters. He also said more U.S. forces will be rotated through the Philippines.
Rape Is A Crime In India — But There Are Exceptions
A husband can force his wife to have sex against her will. And that is not a crime. An effort to change the law is running into opposition.
A Primer On The Complicated Battle For The South China Sea
China and several regional neighbors are locked in a growing dispute over the status of islands throughout the South China Sea. Here's a guide to what's at stake.
Chinese Court Rules Against Gay Couple Seeking To Get Married
It's the first time a Chinese court has addressed the issue of same-sex marriage. The case has energized supporters of LGBT rights in the country, and the couple reportedly plans to appeal the ruling.
Who Owns The South China Sea?
China's aggressive moves in the South China Sea have angered neighbors and the U.S. Some Chinese back their government on this nationalistic issue, but their answers are surprisingly mixed.
93-Year-Old Indian Man Fulfills Dream Of Meeting Duke And Duchess
Boman Kohinoor, a 93-year-old Indian restaurant owner, got the surprise of a lifetime when he was invited to meet Prince William and Kate Middleton during their trip to India. Kohinoor is a lifelong fan of the royal family.
Secretary Of State John Kerry Makes Historic Visit To Hiroshima
NPR's Robert Siegel talks with Sheila Smith, senior fellow for Japan at the Council on Foreign Relations, about Secretary of State John Kerry's visit to Hiroshima Monday, and what significance a visit by President Obama, if it happens, would hold for both Japan and the U.S.