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Seven hikers missing in Nepal avalanche
Rough weather conditions are hampering rescue efforts for seven trekkers missing after an avalanche hit their trail.
by Gopal Sharma
Beijing fears record low birth rate will slow economy
The country's working-age population is expected to fall roughly 23 per cent by 2050, according to official data.
by Sophia Yan
A blow to the head makes an instant hero in India
Aishe Ghosh, a student leader at India's most prestigious university, has become a lightning rod for resistance to the Hindu nationalist government.
by Jeffrey Gettleman and Hari Kumar
The US and Iran are trolling each other in China
As tensions between the United States and Iran persist, the two countries are waging a heated battle in an unlikely forum: the Chinese internet.
by Javier C. Hernández
In the dark, it's easy to see through Singapore's respectable facade
In Singapore, everything has its price. Even people.
by James Massola
Heartbreaking photos show plight of animals abandoned near Taal volcano
At least 30,000 people have fled their homes near the Philippines' second most active volcano. Some have returned to tend to or rescue their animals.
by Adrianna Rodriguez
Beijing may let Hong Kong retain independence beyond 2047: Carrie Lam
Carrie Lam says Hong Kong could retain its semi-independent status if it adheres to China's 'one country, two systems' policy.
Mysterious Chinese coronavirus spreads to Japan
Authorities say there is still no evidence of human-to-human transmission despite the coronavirus having spread to Thailand and Japan.
by Sui-Lee Wee
From the archives, 1995: The Great Hanshin earthquake
On this day 25 years ago, a 7.2-magnitude earthquake struck near Kobe, Japan, killing 6,433 people and causing more than $100 billion in damages.
by Ben Hills
In rare move, a Japanese minister is taking paternity leave
Japan's minister of the environment is taking two weeks of paternity leave. In workaholic Japan - and much of the world - it's a major step.
by Miriam Berger
What's in the US-China 'phase one' trade deal
Here's a summary of the key points, based on details released by the office of the US trade representative.