The number of pigs in China is falling rapidly due to an epidemic of African Swine Fever. It's affecting farmers and consumers across the world, because China produces half of the world's pork.
On the 74th anniversary of Japan's surrender, Emperor Naruhito expressed "deep remorse" for his country's wartime role. Meanwhile, Shinzo Abe sent offerings to a shrine that honors Japan's war dead.
In a Wednesday evening tweet, the president offered a personal meeting with Xi Jinping in hopes the two could "humanely solve" the unrest over pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong.
Officials in Nepal have proposed new rules for obtaining a permit to climb Mount Everest after one of the deadliest climbing seasons claimed more than 10 lives earlier this year.
Weeks of protests in Hong Kong have brought violent clashes between police and protesters. As the disorder escalates, are Hong Kong residents divided over the movement's tactics and goals?
The Dow tumbled 800 points on recession worries. Philadelphia police arrest gunman who shot 6 officers. Hong Kong protesters are pushing for more freedoms from China but there are signs of division.
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with freelance reporter Ahmer Khan, who just returned to New Delhi from Kashmir, which has been under a strict communications blackout by the Indian government.
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Xiao Qiang, editor-in-chief of the China Digital Times, about how the Chinese State Media is covering the Hong Kong protests.