This Human Rights Activist Finally Ends A Nearly 16-Year Hunger StrikeIconic activist Irom Sharmila finally ended the hunger strike she started nearly 16 years ago to protest India's Armed Forces Special Powers Act.
Japan's Emperor Hints At Wanting To Abdicate ... But He Can't Say ItEmperor Akihito made the remarks during his second-ever televised speech to the Japanese public.
Thailand's New Constitution Keeps The Military In PoliticsThailand's new constitution secures the military's influence on the country.
For These Vigilantes In India, Cows Come Before PeopleTheir goal is to protect cows, but some groups' extreme behavior has led to attacks and even deaths.
Philippine President Says He Doesn't Care About Human RightsThe president has vowed to maintain his shoot-to-kill order against those involved in the Philippines' illegal drug trade.
Mayor Of Hiroshima Asks World Leaders To Follow Obama's ExampleSaturday marked the 71st anniversary of the atomic bombing of the Japanese city. The mayor referenced Obama's historic trip in May.
Taiwan Has To Use A Different Name, Flag and Anthem For The OlympicsDuring the Olympics, Taiwan is known as Chinese Taipei because of a 1979 resolution by the International Olympic Committee.
This Vietnamese Slum Gets Electricity From Plastic BucketsThis Vietnamese slum along the Red River is the first to get a wind turbine system to help supplement electricity.
China Hates Democracy So Much It Warns People Not To End Up Like SyriaChina is blaming the U.S. for pro-democracy movements in Taiwan and Hong Kong.
In The Philippines, Dealing With Drugs Could Be A Death SentenceMore than 700 people have reportedly been killed as part of a drug crackdown since Rodrigo Duterte won the presidential election in May.
Japan Has Another Close Call With A North Korean MissileNorth Korea fired two ballistic missiles Wednesday, according to U.S. and South Korean officials.
Dozens Are Missing After A Really Old Bridge Collapses In IndiaAn Indian bridge built during British colonization collapsed in the state of Goa. At least 22 people are missing.
Typhoon Nida Pretty Much Shut Down Hong KongWind gusts reached about 90 mph as the storm hit the city Tuesday.
A Reindeer Might Have Caused Siberia's Sudden Anthrax OutbreakLocal officials say they believe a reindeer died from anthrax decades ago. And thanks to a heat wave, the carcass thawed and released anthrax spores.
Uber Is Letting Its Rival Take Over ChinaUber's Chinese operations will merge with Didi Chuxing.
Does Violence In Kashmir Mean A Medicine Shortage?Violence has recently surged in disputed Kashmir. But volunteers and the government are on opposite sides about whether there's enough medicine.
For Rohingya Refugees, The US Feels Like Being Born AgainThe new Rohingya Culture Center of Chicago is a safe refuge for these persecuted Muslims.
At Least 15 People Are Dead After A Knife Attack In JapanThe man surrendered to police after the stabbing.
A Siberian Tiger Mauled A Mother Who Was Trying To Rescue Her DaughterThe incident occurred at a drive-through wildlife park in China.
Death And Destruction: China's Flooding Problem Strikes AgainThe latest round of flooding has killed more than 150 people and affected millions.
Chinese Scientists Will Be First To Use CRISPR Gene Editing On HumansPatients who have incurable lung cancer or who haven't responded well to other treatments will undergo the first tests.
Indian Air Force Plane Carrying 29 People Disappears In Bay Of BengalIndia's air force lost contact with the AN-32 aircraft about 15 minutes after it took off from Chennai, India, for an island chain in the bay.
China Loses Landmark UN Case Over South China SeaFor decades, China has claimed to own 90 percent of the South China Sea.
A Newly Discovered Fault Line Could Put 100 Million People In DangerNew GPS data indicates a megaquake — an earthquake with a magnitude 8.2 to 9.0 — could strike the region.
Can We Save Orangutans?Now both species of orangutan are critically endangered.
China Is About Ready To Look For Aliens After Relocating 9,000 HumansChina constructed the world's largest radio telescope to search for alien life.
Bangladesh Hostage Situation Ends With At Least 20 DeadThe overnight standoff and hostage situation in Dhaka, Bangladesh, has ended, leaving more than a dozen dead.
Several Killed, Hostages Taken During Attack In BangladeshThe attackers stormed a popular cafe in the capital city of Dhaka, engaging in a firefight with police.
Indian Workers Get Huge Raise — But Can The Government Afford It?It's a balance of risk, reward and economic growth.
US Sailors Stationed In Japan Are Allowed To Drink AgainThe U.S. Navy rescinded its alcohol ban on sailors stationed in Japan. The ban came after several incidents involving sailors angered officials.
