The Shame Of Being A VIP In Pakistan
Have you ever felt bad about something, and wanted to get it off your chest? That's how our correspondent Philip Reeves feels right now — which is why he sent this essay from Pakistan.
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A Girl Gets Her Period And Is Banished To The Shed: #15Girls
When a teenage girl in rural Nepal gets her period, an ancient tradition may drive her to sleep outdoors. But one 15-year-old is trying to break the taboos around menstruation.
Obama Hosts South Korean President At The White House
President Obama urged calm amid the recent Israeli-Palestinian violence at a press conference with the South Korean president. He said the U.S. and Russia are at strategic odds on Syria and declined to wade far into the 2016 presidential race.
Japan Can Now Send Its Military Abroad, But Will It?
For the first time since World War II, Japan's military can fight beyond its borders. The move sparked weeks of protests even though the likelihood of involvement in a foreign war appears quite small.
Driven Underground Years Ago, Japan's 'Hidden Christians' Maintain Faith
Spanish and Portuguese missionaries arrived in Japan in the 1500s, but Christianity was later banned and Christians disguised their faith with a Buddhist veneer. Today, some still practice in secret.
China's White Elephants: Ghost Cities, Lonely Airports, Desolate Factories
China's economic growth is slowing and misallocation of resources is making things worse. In one city in recession, the new airport is mostly empty and plans for a giant liquor factory have stalled.
For South Korea-U.S. Summit, The Big Question Is Still North Korea
President Obama is hosting South Korea's president at the White House to reaffirm one of America's longest running alliances in Asia. The long-vexing question on the agenda: North Korea.
India Says It Will Lower Rate Of Greenhouse Gas Emissions
India released its pledges ahead of December's global climate change summit in Paris. "We want to walk [a] cleaner energy path," says the country's environment minister.
Breaking The Mold: Artist's Modern Miniatures Remix Islamic Art
As an art student, Shahzia Sikander used her region's miniature painting tradition to tell the story of a modern Pakistani woman. Now her work has moved beyond the page into animation and video.
Drought Conditions In Indonesia Hinder Efforts To Put Out Wildfire
Farmers clear land by lighting fires, causing smoke to blanket huge areas of southeast Asia. A prolonged drought may be making the fires worse. Renee Montagne talks to BBC reporter Rebecca Henschke.