Women Push Back After Mass Groping At Bangalore New Year's Event
Photos and videos show hundreds of men harassing young women. Some of them beat off the men with their shoes. And now India's women are protesting.
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'Comfort Woman' Statue Sparks Diplomatic Row Between Japan And South Korea
The statue in front of the Japanese Consulate, commemorating the plight of Korean women forced by the Japanese to work as sex slaves during World War II, has prompted Japan to withdraw its ambassador.
North Korea 'Very Far Along' In Developing New Ballistic Missile
Many independent arms control experts suspect that North Korea will test a missile capable of reaching the continental U.S. later this year. There may not be much the U.S. can do about it.
Trump Business Deals In Southeast Asia Raise Conflict Of Interest Concerns
Some analysts say any involvement by President-elect Trump in a project, even if just his name, can create a conflict of interest, complicating national security, foreign policy or economic concerns.
Fishing Rule Aims To Do For All Marine Mammals What It Did For The Dolphin
Foreign fisheries exporting seafood to the U.S. will now have to meet the same standards for protecting whales, dolphins, and other marine mammals as American fisheries do.
Apple Pulls 'The New York Times' From Its App Store In China
Apple says it has "been informed" that the app violated local regulations. It's the latest in a long history of media restrictions in China, but also of tech companies getting involved in the efforts.
A Big Fish Sells For Over Half A Million — But Other Big Questions Persist
For the sixth year in a row, Kiyoshi Kimura won a massive Pacific bluefin tuna at Tsukiji market's famed New Year auction. Conservationists are worried about the species' dwindling population.
India's Community Approach To Depression Tackles Treatment Shortage
It's estimated that about 90 percent of people in India in need of mental health treatment go without. A new program is looking to change that by training locals to be mental health counselors.
PLAYLIST: Top Global Songs Of 2016 Mix Traditional Styles With Pop
There's a pumped-up sports anthem by a star cricket player, a moody Latin duet and a Malaysian song flavored with American rock, Chinese folk and Malay opera.
When There's No Therapist, How Can The Depressed Find Help?
A different way of providing counseling is being tested in India. It turns out it was tested — but abandoned — in the U.S. decades ago.