India Just Passed A Trans Rights Bill. Why Are Trans Activists Protesting It?
The new legislation purports to protect transgender rights — but many trans activists say it does the exact opposite.
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Protesters In Hong Kong Are Becoming More United In Their Strategy And More Desperate
Critics of the Hong Kong protests, including other Hong Kong residents, say protesters are destroying the city. Protesters say they're destroying Hong Kong to save it.
Amid Breakdown In Nuclear Talks, North Korea Threatens U.S. With 'Christmas Gift'
Pyongyang did not elaborate on the statement, but in 2017, state media referred to North Korea's first test launch of an ICBM as part of a "package of gifts" for the U.S.
Protests Erupt In India After Alleged Rape And Killing Of A Female Veterinarian
Protests erupted in India after an alleged rape and killing of a female veterinarian. But this is not typical; most victims of sexual violence in India are poor rural women.
Russia Begins Sending Natural Gas To China As Putin And Xi Open New Pipeline
When it's fully completed, the Russia-China pipeline will span more than 5,000 miles, connecting Siberian gas fields to cities in northeastern China that currently rely on coal.
China Bars U.S. Military From Hong Kong Ports Over Support For Protesters
In retaliation for U.S. adoption of the Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act, China will also sanction Human Rights Watch and the National Endowment for Democracy.
Iraq Prime Minister Finally Bows To Protesters Demands, Agrees To Resign
After hundreds of demonstrators were killed by Iraqi forces, Adel Abdul Mahdi announced he will step down as the country's leader. NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks to Mahdi's advisor, Laith Kubba.
Turkish Valley Home To Human Settlements For Millenia Soon Will Be A Lake
In southeastern Turkey, an ancient town that has long been associated with the region's Kurdish heritage is slated to be flooded by a massive dam project on the Tigris River.
As Taiwan's Election Race Heats Up, China Weighs On Voters' Minds
The tense China relationship and Hong Kong protests are big issues for Taiwan as it prepares to vote in January.
Tourists Are Overrunning A Pakistani Region That's Too Friendly For Its Own Good
Locals in Pakistan's northern highlands call tourists "guests," often welcoming them into their homes. But with domestic tourists nearly outnumbering locals, patience is wearing thin.