U.N. Security Council Meets After Missile Launch By North Korea
The United Nations Security Council meets Monday to discuss this weekend's launch of a ballistic missile by North Korea.
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To Stem Spread Of Avian Flu In China, Some Provinces Shutter Poultry Markets
China has seen an uptick of cases of the deadly H7N9 strain of the avian flu virus, and authorities are trying to stop it from spreading further. Some areas are closing live poultry markets.
At Least 32 People Killed In Tour Bus Crash In Taiwan
A bus packed with elderly tourists reportedly flipped onto its side on a highway exit ramp Monday evening near the capital, Taipei. The bus was returning from a tour of local cherry blossoms.
'Explosive' Image Of An Assassination Wins World Press Photo Of The Year
Photographer Burhan Ozbilici's image of the killing of Russia's ambassador to Turkey was described by one jury member as the "face of hatred." Jurors have made it clear that it was a heated debate.
North Korea Test-Fires First Missile Under Trump's Presidency
Pyongyang again defied United Nations resolutions and test-fired a missile early Sunday morning, local time. It earned a swift rebuke from neighbors.
A Look At Why 'Crime Pays' In Indian Politics
Milan Vaishnav's new book, When Crime Pays: Money and Muscle in Indian Politics, examines why so many criminals become politicians in India — and why so many voters embrace them.
Trump Agrees To Honor 'One China' Policy In Call With Xi Jinping
The White House says President Trump spoke with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday, and "agreed, at the request of President Xi, to honor our 'One China' policy." NPR's Robert Siegel talks to Dan Blumenthal of the American Enterprise Institute about what that means for U.S. relations with China and Taiwan.
In Joint Conference, Trump And Abe Laud Alliance As 'Cornerstone Of Peace'
The U.S. president and Japanese prime minister used their news conference to celebrate the allies' bilateral cooperation. The joint address marked an intermission in their multiday diplomatic talks.
In Phone Call With Xi, Trump Reaffirms U.S. Commitment To 'One China' Policy
President Trump has suggested the U.S. could use the policy as a bargaining chip in trade negotiations. China says the policy is non-negotiable, and Trump appears to have backed down.
U.S. Bases On Japanese Island Of Okinawa Have Long Been Contentious
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe meets with President Trump Friday. Their two countries have a long military alliance. But the presence of U.S. troops on the Japanese island of Okinawa is controversial.