Terrorists Hit Jakarta, And Indonesians Say "#KamiTidakTakut" — We Are Not Afraid
Police say at least seven people — including five attackers — were killed. At least one of the civilians killed is believed to be a foreigner.
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In The Tussle For The South China Sea, A Mayor Tries To Protect His Island
China's claims of territory in the South China Sea are alarming its neighbors. The Filipino mayor of the disputed Spratly Islands is on the front line of the dispute.
China Views Untapped Consumer Market As Key To Stimulating Economy
The Chinese are famous savers, putting away large amounts of the money they make. The government sees its untapped, vast consumer market as a way to stimulate growth. But doing so requires some painful tradeoffs between entrenched interests.
Chinese Company Dalian Wanda Buys Legendary Entertainment
Chinese company Dalian Wanda has bought Legendary Entertainment, the film company which made Jurassic Park among many other movies. The move marks one of the largest American cultural acquisitions ever by a Chinese company.
Wilbur's New Video Sends A Message: 'I'm Very Dark And Proud Of It'
An ad for a skin lightening pill has called attention to bias against dark skin in many countries. NPR contributor Wilbur Sargunaraj has a new video on the topic: 'Mirror Mirror.'
This Germ Can Live Decades In Distilled Water, Kill Humans In 48 Hours
It causes melioidosis, whose yearly death toll of 90,000 is about the same as for measles. But the disease hasn't been on the global health radar — until now.
Can #OddEven Curb Delhi Pollution? Here's What Locals Are Tweeting
The world's most polluted city (according to WHO) tries to get millions of drivers off the roads with a new license-plate-based plan.
For Young South Koreans, The North's Nuclear Test Is Barely A Blip
As the world refocuses its attention on North Korea after the rogue nation's fourth nuclear test, in neighboring South Korea, day-to-day life has barely been affected.
Global Financial Markets Are Poised For Another Turbulent Week
After a volatile week in China last week, global markets are braced for more chaos with hopes that healthy U.S. employment numbers may improve the climate.
China's Economic Problems Felt Across Worldwide Financial Markets
David Greene talks to economist Mohamed El-Erian, chairman of President Obama's Global Development Council, about the impact of China's economic problems on the global economy.