China To End Organ Harvesting From Executed Inmates
The controversial practice has long been criticized by human rights campaigners who say that it could hasten the pace that prisoners are put to death in China.
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From German Teen To ISIS Jihadist: A Father's Struggle To Understand
Manfred Karg's 19-year-old son, a convert to Islam, is one of at least 60 Germans killed fighting alongside ISIS militants. Karg says efforts to stop the flow to Syria and Iraq are taking too long.
Liberia President Sets Dec. 25 Goal For No New Ebola Cases
Ebola has killed more people in Liberia than any other country — just over 3,100. And it continues to be a problem in Liberia's countryside. But the number of new cases overall in the West African nation dropped over the last two months, according to health officials.
Student Murders Throw Mexico's Left-Wing Party Into A Tailspin
The premier left-wing party of Mexican politics — which brought gay marriage to the capital and favors abortion rights — is crumbling. An elder statesman resigned, saying the PRD has lost its leftist identity and the party has been damaged by its association with a mayor accused of involvement in the killing of 43 college students.
Afghan Activists Hope For Larger Say In Country's Future
About 50 civil society activists from Afghanistan are in London for a major international conference. They hope to have a larger say in their country's future than they have in the past.
25 Years Ago, Malta Summit Marked Unofficial End Of Cold War
Many say that the Malta Summit between U.S. President George H.W. Bush and Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev — which took place 25 years ago Wednesday — marked the end of the Cold War.
Israel In Political Upheaval — Two Years Ahead Of Schedule
Israel will hold parliamentary elections in March after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu broke up his cabinet and asked voters for a new mandate.
Hong Kong Protesters Make Last-Ditch Effort To Negotiate
Several pro-democracy protest leaders in Hong Kong plan to turn themselves in to police Wednesday. Meanwhile, another student protest leader has launched a hunger strike.
Iran Extends Detention Of 'Washington Post' Journalist
Jason Rezaian, The Post journalist who has been held without trial in Iran since July, will be held for at least another 2 months. Steve Inskeep talks to Ali Rezaian, the journalist's brother.
Divide Occurs Between Hong Kong Democracy Protesters
Hong Kong's protests have gone on for more than two months, but the movement has splintered. Several older activists tried to surrender to police on Wednesday, and urged students to leave the streets.