India's Environment Minister Blames Chennai Floods On Climate Change
As the Chennai floods have taken more than 260 lives, some officials blame the West for causing climate change.
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In The Face Of Climate Talks, India Looks To Burn More Fossil Fuels
Despite being one of the world's biggest emitters of greenhouse gasses, India's per-capita emissions are tiny. Here's why that doesn't bode well.
Indian City Declared A Natural Disaster Area Amid Deadly Floods
The city of Chennai in southern India has experienced abnormally heavy rainfall and flooding, killing nearly 200 and shutting down the city.
'Ghost Ships' With Dead Crews Keep Drifting Onto Japanese Shores
Eleven mysterious ships have washed ashore in the last couple months.
AirAsia Blames Technical Issue, Pilot Error For 2014 Crash
Investigators say poor pilot training might have contributed to last year's AirAsia plane crash that killed 162.
After A Year Hiatus, Japan Set To Start Whaling For 'Research'
Japan will send a fleet of ships to capture 333 minke whales for what it calls scientific research, though others think it's a loophole for whaling.
Smog In China Reaches Off-The-Charts Levels
The Chinese government is urging people to stay indoors due to severe smog, just as the country's president arrived in Paris to attend climate talks.
After Electoral Triumph, What's Next For Myanmar's Democracy Movement?
Myanmar's democratic elections gave the opposition party a landslide victory. But the party still needs to translate those votes into real change.
Suu Kyi's Opposition Party Wins Majority In Myanmar Elections
Aung San Suu Kyi's National League for Democracy party won a two-thirds majority in Myanmar's first open election in 25 years.
China's Pollution Problem Is Only Getting Worse
China had one of the worst pollution days ever, having more than 40 times the limit that the World Health Organization recommends due to coal burning.
Support Wanes For Narendra Modi's Party In Bihar Elections
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his right-wing Bharatiya Janata Party suffered a solid defeat after this week's regional elections.
Myanmar's Historic Elections May End Military Rule
Myanmar's National League for Democracy is favored to win the first open elections in 25 years.
Taiwan And Chinese Leaders Meet For First Time In 66 Years
The Taiwanese and Chinese presidents met for the first time in 66 years. It was a pretty big deal.
War Of Words: Is It Called Taiwan Or Republic Of China?
Whether it's FIFA, the United Nations or the World Trade Organization, just about everyone seems to have a different name for Taiwan.
China's Emissions Bombshell Could Strain Climate Talks
China has released revised data showing it has consumed a lot more coal than previously reported, but its CO2 emissions data isn't lining up.
China Rolls Out Its First-Ever Large Passenger Plane
The completion of the airliner is a big step in China's plan to become a major aircraft manufacturer.
India's Beef Ban Apparently Includes Beef-Related Films
India's bans on killing cattle have been in place for some time, but stricter laws in the past months have prompted some opposition.
China Is Dropping Its One-Child Policy
After more than three decades of imposing a limit of one child per family, China is allowing all couples to have two children.
U.S. Defies China's Territorial Claims In South China Sea
The U.S. Navy sent a warship within 12 nautical miles of a Chinese artificial island in the South China Sea.
China's 'Nobel Peace Prize' Is Nothing Like The Real One
China awarding a peace prize to a dictator, like Zimbabwe's Robert Mugabe, might seem surprising, but it's not if you know about the past winners.
Are China And The US Long-Term Enemies?
This "2-Minute Debate" is part of a series co-produced by Intelligence Squared U.S. and Newsy.
China Doesn't Think Kim Jong-Un Memes Are Especially Funny
A Chinese state-run newspaper has asked its citizens to stop mocking North Korea's young dictator.
Security Firm Accuses China Of Hacking US Companies
A cybersecurity firm is accusing China of flouting a cyberwarfare agreement with the U.S.
Maldives High Court Annuls Stoning Sentence For Woman
The high court in the Maldives overturned a stoning sentence for a woman who admitted to committing adultery.
Apple May Be Self-Censoring Its News App In China
Reports say Apple may be disabling one of its own apps in mainland China, presumably to keep in line with the country's censorship laws.
North Korea's About To Throw One Massive Parade
North Korea is planning a no-holds-barred celebration in honor of 70 years of rule under the Korean Workers' Party.
Forest Loss, El Nino And Fires All Put Orangutans At Risk
Fires are used to clear forests for palm oil plantations, and that's threatening Indonesia's national parks, home to critically endangered orangutans.
What The India-Pakistan Rivalry Looks Like From Space
The fortified border between India and Pakistan is one of the few international boundaries that can be seen from space.
India's Prime Minister Must Really Like His Camera Time
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi got a little handsy when Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg was blocking his camera shot.
The Wins And Losses Of Hong Kong's Protests, One Year Later
Hong Kong's pro-democracy Umbrella Movement began a year ago, and the movement's leaders are taking stock of what the protests accomplished.
