Asia

Wen Wen, a 20-year-old Chinese-Indonesian, is part of the half of the population under the age of 30.

Indonesia's Youth Share Thoughts On Religion, Identity And Dreams

5:00am November 04, 2017

We asked young people about how they view their identity, what role religion plays in their lives, what they hope for the future, and what they believe unifies this sprawling, pluralistic democracy.

Parno, one of the pigeon racers, gives his birds water from a tiny handmade paper cup.

World News

The Pigeon Racers Of Indonesia

5:54pm November 03, 2017

Racing requires a pair of pigeons. The male is the racer, and he flies back to the female during the race. But some Indonesian men love this sport so much, it's been blamed for a rise in divorce.

Plates of blood clams are on display at a stand in one of Jakarta's outdoor food courts.

World News

Indonesian Food Blogger: The Unifying Power Of Cuisine And Social Media

5:12pm November 03, 2017

by Ari Shapiro

The diverse Southeast Asian country has more than 17,000 islands, a median age of 29 and an expansive fare influenced by many cultures. And the tech-savvy population is reaching out to the world.

President Trump meets with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (right) and South Korean President Moon Jae-in before the Northeast Asia Security dinner at the U.S. Consulate General in Hamburg, Germany, on July 6.

President Trump Is Going To Asia: What To Watch For At Each Stop

11:58am November 03, 2017

by Scott Horsley

Trump will commence the longest foreign trip of his tenure on Friday, focusing on North Korea's nuclear threat and the U.S. trade deficit with China.

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South Koreans hold flags during a rally welcoming U.S. President Donald Trump's visit to the country in downtown Seoul, South Korea, on Friday.

With Asia Trip, Trump Hopes To Shift Focus From Russia To North Korea

11:03am November 03, 2017

by Scott Neuman

Putting regional pressure on the Kim Jong Un regime is expected to be the main push of the five-country tour that includes Japan, South Korea, China, Vietnam and the Philippines.

Mika Askiyah, 39, is busking on the street. To earn a living, waria in Indonesia often do sex work or sing on the street for tips.

Transgender Women Of Indonesia Have A Champion In A 26-Year-Old Doctor

9:20am November 03, 2017

Across Indonesia, transgender women known as "waria" create community and look out for one another. Health care is a challenge, but one doctor is making a difference.

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Cambodia's Hun Sen Cracks Down On Opposition

5:01am November 03, 2017

by Michael Sullivan

In Cambodia, Prime Minister Hun Sen's crackdown on dissent continues. This week, the Supreme Court denied bail to the head of the country's opposition. He's accused of treason.

News Brief: Trump's Asia Trip, New York City Marathon

5:01am November 03, 2017

President Trump is beginning a trip to Hawaii and Asia. Economic policy and North Korea are expected to top the agenda. Also, New York City is preparing for a marathon after the terror attack.

Aasia Bibi and her boyfriend, Shahid Lashari, are presented to journalists at a police station in Muzaffargarh, Pakistan, on Monday.

World News

Pakistani Bride Charged With Poisoning Husband's Milk, Inadvertently Killing 17

6:01pm November 02, 2017

by Amy Held

The woman reportedly admitted to slipping poison into her husband's drink, which was later consumed by his relatives, resulting in numerous deaths, according to Pakistani police.

Some creams sold for skin lightening can contain high levels of steroids.

Health & Safety

Imported Skin Creams Can Pose Unexpected Risks

4:25pm November 02, 2017

by Greta Jochem

Doctors were surprised to find a patient using a powerful steroid cream bought without a prescription at an African store in Washington, D.C. It was also easy to buy online.