National DNA Testing Effort On Old Rape Kits Sees Success In Indicting Sexual Predators
A federally funded effort to finally test the DNA collected in rape kits over many years may bring a measure of justice to sexual-assault victims.
FIFA Soccer Scandal: Sepp Blatter Won't Finish Term, Football Association Chairman Greg Dyke Says
"The idea [Sepp] Blatter could reform FIFA is suspect," Greg Dyke says. "I’d be very surprised if he was still in this job in two years' time."
Gay-Rights Activists Clash With Opposition In Moscow, 15 Detained
Gay-rights activists clashed with opposition in Moscow Saturday as anti-gay sentiment in the country continues to rise.
China's Most-Wanted Financial Fugitive Awaiting Extradition In New York Area
Yang Xiuzhu, a former municipal official in China, had been on the run for more than a decade.
American Express President Ed Gilligan Dies Suddenly On Flight To New York
Edward Gilligan's death has left the company without a clear successor to the CEO.
Smartphone Saturation In China: Companies Look To Domestic Smartphone Market To Diversify Revenue
Among Chinese companies attempting to diversify their revenue streams amid a slowing economy, the smartphone market probably isn't the way to go.
China Confirms First Case Of MERS Virus Came From South Korea
The potentially deadly Middle East Respiratory Disease has hit China via a traveler from South Korea, where there are 10 confirmed cases.
Macau Casinos Look To Diversify As VIP Gambling Continues To Fall
As gambling revenue falls for the 11th straight month, casinos are banking on other forms of entertainment.
South China Sea Construction Dispute: Beijing To Build Multiple 'Necessary' Structures For 'Public' Use
China says it plans to build facilities for maritime search and rescue, disaster prevention and mitigation, and marine scientific research.
North Korea Is Top U.S. Threat In Pacific Despite South China Sea Dispute: US Naval Official
North Korea's volatility and unpredictability proves to be a bigger threat than China's military ambitions in the South China Sea.
North Korean Women Making More Money Than Men In Government Through Gray Market
According to a new study, women are responsible for more than 70 percent of household income in the insular country. Men are stuck in low-paying jobs.
Vatican Working Toward Formal Ties With China Despite Rhetorical Disagreements
Despite verbal sparring between the Vatican and the Chinese government, the Holy See is moving toward better relations.
North Korea Food Shortage 2015: State News Calls For 'Urgent' Push For Agriculture
The isolated country's propaganda kicks into high gear amid fears of a food shortage.
China's Internet War: Protecting From Western Ideals May Stifle Economic Development
In the midst of China's “hidden war” with the West, some warn growing Internet censorship may stifle technology and innovation. But the majority of Chinese Web users haven't noticed.
Greenpeace Uncovers Illegal Fishing By China In West African Waters As Local Concern Grows Over Environmental Impact
Africa's environment and natural resources are still the losers in an economic partnership between China and the African Union.
South Korea's Plastic Surgery Boom Lures Chinese As Korean Pop Culture Gains Popularity
In Seoul, Asia’s so-called plastic surgery capital, mainland Chinese now represent 70 percent of foreign clients.
Kim Jong-Un Purges More North Korean Military Leadership As Soldiers' Food Rations Slip
Food ration cuts plague North Korea's military, and Kim Jong-un is holding the top brass accountable. Intelligence sources said that daily food rations were cut in order to boost rice reserves, which were severely depleted.
China Increases Subsidies On Energy-Efficient Vehicles, But Is It Enough To Alleviate Pollution?
China banks on alternative-energy vehicles to abate pollution. Next step: Incentives for heavily polluting industries to rein in use of fossil fuels.
Beer Production In China Drops As Taste For Wine Continues To Grow
For the first time in 24 years, beer production in China dropped.
Taylor Swift's 'Bad Blood' Music Video: All The Models, Musicians And Stars Featured
Taylor's star-studded music video for her newest single "Bad Blood" enlisted some of the pop-stars' favorite Hollywood talents.
Uber Raid In China Followed By Government's Copycat App
China's government-run version of car-hailing app Uber is legal, but more expensive.
Playboy Plans Huge China Expansion Based On Lifestyle Brand, Not Porn
In China, where nudity and porn are highly regulated, Playboy still manages to find billion-dollar success.
China's Food & Beverage Industry Rebounding Amid Anti-Corruption Drive
The clientele at Beijing's high-end restaurants has shifted from Chinese officials to members of the country's middle class.
US Defense Official 'Misspoke' On China B-1 Bomber And Surveillance Plan In Australia
A recent miscommunication highlights Australia’s balancing act between its military alliance with the U.S. and its economic relationship with China.
China Military Recruiters Make Push For College Students, Offering New Incentives
Even with the world's largest military in terms of manpower, China is making a push to recruit even more.
China Military Report: PLA Says Department Of Defense 'Distorting' Chinese South China Sea Ambitions
Chinese military officials say the "China threat" is being oversold by the U.S.
US-China Travel Key Market For China's Aviation Boom: Chinese Airlines
For the first time, China will offer more flights to and from the U.S. than American carriers.
PLA Officials Say South China Sea Reclamation To Boost Search And Rescue Abilities In Region
China's government is changing its tack on military operations and reclamation efforts in the South China Sea.
China's State-Owned Oil Company's Corporate Reshuffle Part Of Xi Jinping's State Sector Merger Plans
The reshuffling comes as President Xi Jinping plans to reduce the number of state-owned enterprises from 112 to 40.
China's Wine Industry Explodes, But Not Yet On The World Stage
China now has more vineyards than Spain or Italy, but it hasn't flooded the world with its wine, yet.
