Swine Fever In China Forces Germans To Pay More For Pork
A devastating outbreak of swine fever in China has increased Chinese demand for European pork, and that's leaving less meat available for sausages in Germany.
Asia
'Scary Moms' Are Part Of The Citizen War Against Pollution In Pakistan
Environmental advocates in smog-choked Lahore say the Pakistani government has long downplayed the problem of air pollution. That might be changing.
Students In India Protest After University Attacked By Masked Assailants
Protesters say the weekend attack at New Delhi's Jawaharlal Nehru University was carried out by Hindu nationalists linked to the country's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party, a charge the BJP denies.
Monsoon Rains Hit Indonesia Causing Massive Flooding In Jakarta
Flooding in Indonesia's capital Jakarta has killed at least 60 people and displaced thousands. For now, the rain has let up and people are starting to return home. But more heavy rain is expected.
In China, A New Call To Protect Data Privacy
China produces huge amounts of online data, much of it unprotected. A small group of advocates is pushing to hold people accountable for selling stolen personal info.
Activists Pushing Back Over Air Pollution In Pakistan
The Pakistani city of Lahore has some of the world's worst air pollution. For years the government played down the extent of the problem. Now activists are pushing back.
Mumbai Takes Its Vintage Padmini Taxis Off The Road For Good
Residents of India's big financial city hail the end of an era as their classic black and yellow cabs ride off into the sunset.
Australians Brace For Flames As 'Frighteningly Quick' Bushfires Advance Toward Sydney
Authorities have warned of worsening conditions over the weekend, while the deputy fire commissioner for New South Wales cautions people of the fires' "frighteningly quick" advance.
Fugitive Carlos Ghosn Escaped House Arrest By Walking Out, Not In Box, Officials Say
Surveillance video taken outside of former Nissan executive's Tokyo home shows him leaving the house around noon. The new evidence appears to debunk theories that he escaped in a large box.
Grim And Hopeful Global Trends To Watch In 2020 (And Fold Into A Zine)
There's cause for pessimism and optimism in the year ahead as our expert sources share their predictions. Plus: Print and fold your own global trends zine.