Bangladeshi Man Who Published Slain Blogger's Work Is Killed
News of the attack closely followed a similar one on another publisher, who was set upon in his office along with two other people, both of them writers.
Asia
For China, Japan And S. Korea, Just Meeting Is An Accomplishment
Leaders of the three countries gather in Seoul to talk over trade potential and attempt to put aside longstanding tensions over history and territorial matters.
Who Was The First To Try To Manipulate Birthrates? Not China!
Credit (or blame) goes to France, which wanted more babies in the 19th century. Like most government plans to influence birthrate, it didn't quite work.
As China Lifts One-Child Policy, Many Chinese Respond With Snark
China declared success and will now allow couples to have two kids. Many saw the program as outdated and say families in all urbanizing countries have fewer kids regardless of government diktats.
How China's One-Child Policy Transformed U.S. Attitudes On Adoption
NPR's Robert Siegel talks to Adam Pertman, president and CEO of the National Center on Adoption and Permanency, about the impact of China's one-child policy on the U.S.
China Announces End To One-Child Policy
China announced Thursday it is officially ending its one-child policy. All couples will now be allowed to have two children.
Turkish Police Crack Down On Media Ahead Of Elections
NPR's Robert Siegel talks with Emma Sinclair-Webb, a senior Turkey researcher for Human Rights Watch, about the crackdown on the media before Sunday's election.
The Unintended Consequences Of China's Birth Policy In 'One-Child'
NPR's Robert Siegel talks about the 35-year one-child policy's effects on Chinese society with Mei Fong, author of the book One Child: The Story Of China's Most Radical Experiment.
Trans-Pacific Partnership Provision On Trade Disputes Draws Criticism
The Trans-Pacific Partnership trade agreement the Obama administration is trying to sell to Congress includes a seemingly obscure and controversial provision. It's called the Investor-State Dispute Settlement, or ISDS among wonks. NPR explains why that provision is drawing criticism.
Nepal Makes History By Electing Its First Female President
The election, which took place Wednesday, makes Bidhya Devi Bhandari, 54, only the second person to hold this position since Nepal abolished the monarchy in 2008.