Putin Puts Shawl On China's First Lady, And Censors Leap
When Russian President Vladimir Putin moved to place a shawl over the shoulders of Peng Liyuan, the wife of China's President Xi Jinping, he set off alarm bells.
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Sterilization Operations In India Reportedly Kill 9 Women
More than 80 surgeries were performed on women at a government-run camp Saturday; the first death was reported Monday morning.
For Nigerians Fleeing Boko Haram, A Desperate Life On The Run
The Islamist extremists have seized a string of towns in the northeast, displacing hundreds of thousands and creating a humanitarian crisis. Monday's attack on a boys school killed up to 50 students.
A Smartphone Gadget Pumps Up Breast-Milk Banks
Access to breast-milk banks is a problem in the developing world. A smartphone accessory could save lives by allowing health workers to set up mini milk banks anywhere.
South Korean Ferry Captain Sentenced To 36 Years
The punishment for the April calamity drew shouts and sharp criticism from victims' family members in the courtroom; many had urged a death sentence.
Medical Experts Look For New Ways To Test Ebola Drugs
Can you run a clinical trial without a placebo group? That's one of the questions facing researchers in West Africa.
Visa Change With China Designed To Help U.S. Economy
The U.S. and China are easing visa rules for each other's citizens. It's a reciprocal agreement that President Obama says will benefit everyone — from students, to tourists, to businesses.
U.S., China To Do Away With Tariffs On Some Tech Products
Obama announced at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit that the U.S. and China reached an "understanding" that will lead to expanding goods covered by the Information Technology Agreement.
Fraught U.S.-Russia Relationship Could Undermine Nuclear Security
A former head of the Los Alamos National Laboratory has worked with Russia for years on securing loose nukes and upgrading facilities in the former Soviet Union. Siegfried Hecker is now writing a book about two decades of of nuclear cooperation.
China Trip A Chance For Obama To Distance Himself From Midterm Losses
In Asia, President Obama is trying to exert U.S. influence in the region. But will his message be undermined by his political weakness at home?