Reporter's Notebook: Settling In In Seoul
NPR opened a South Korea bureau in March. Correspondent Elise Hu offers her take on the wonder and the wackiness of life and journalism in East Asia.
World News
Cuban Immigrants Flow Into The U.S., Fearing The Rules Will Change
One consequence of improved relations is that Cubans believe it will soon be harder to immigrate to the U.S. This year has seen the largest influx of Cubans in more than two decades.
After Ramadi, A Look At What's Next In The Fight Against ISIS
Celebrating victory in Ramadi, Iraqi Prime Minister Haider Abadi says his troops will oust ISIS from Iraq entirely in 2016. But strongholds such as Mosul may be much harder to retake.
Remembering When Southeast Asia Refugees Dominated Discussions
Steve Inskeep talks to historian Erika Lee, author of the new book The Making of Asian America, about the 1.2 million refugees from Southeast Asia who came to the U.S. after the Vietnam War.
U.S., Iraqi Forces Celebrate Advances Against ISIS
Iraqi government forces appear on the way to pushing ISIS out of the city of Ramadi but it's just a small part of the vast territory the militant group controls.
2 People Suspected Of Plotting Attacks Are Arrested In Belgium
Authorities say the suspects were planning attacks on popular tourist spots during holiday celebrations.
Rock Icon Lemmy Of Motörhead Dies At Age 70
The frontman of the heavy metal band died Monday from an aggressive form of cancer. He learned of the diagnosis just two days ago.
Iran Ships More Than 25,000 Pounds Of Uranium To Russia As Part Of Nuclear Deal
Secretary of State John Kerry said the move was "one of the most significant steps" in fulfilling the July nuclear agreement between Iran and six world powers.
Lahore's Food Safety Czar Declares 'War' On Unhygienic Food
In poorly regulated Lahore, Pakistan, Ayesha Mumtaz is a relentless enforcer of food-safety rules who strikes fear into local eatery owners. But some restaurateurs say she goes too far.
South Korea And Japan Reach Landmark Deal Over Comfort Women
The Japanese government apologized and offered some $8 million in compensation for forcing tens of thousands of Korean women into sexual slavery during World War II.