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Two Stars' Suicides Draw Scrutiny To Pressures Of K-Pop Industry, Fans

The deaths of singers Sulli and Goo Hara within weeks of each other are putting a spotlight on mental health, cyberbullying and social issues in South Korea.

Two Stars' Suicides Draw Scrutiny To Pressures Of K-Pop Industry, Fans

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Tourists Are Overrunning A Pakistani Region That's Too Friendly For Its Own Good

Locals in Pakistan's northern highlands call tourists "guests," often welcoming them into their homes. But with domestic tourists nearly outnumbering locals, patience is wearing thin.

Tourists Are Overrunning A Pakistani Region That's Too Friendly For Its Own Good

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Dozens Of Protesters Shot And Killed By Iraqi Security Forces

Thursday was among the bloodiest days since protests resumed last month. More than 300 have been killed in that span. NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks to New York Times Baghdad bureau chief Alissa Rubin.

Dozens Of Protesters Shot And Killed By Iraqi Security Forces

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Some Worry Trump's Move To Boost Hong Kong Protests Could Backfire

The president signed a law supporting the protesters and ordering sanctions for human rights violations. Kevin Lam, a pro-democracy activist elected to the district council, details reactions there.

Some Worry Trump's Move To Boost Hong Kong Protests Could Backfire

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In Afghanistan, Trump Announces Fresh Taliban Talks

President Trump made a surprise visit to troops in Afghanistan on Thanksgiving Day, announcing that he believes the Taliban wants a cease-fire and that he is restarting peace talks with the group.

In Afghanistan, Trump Announces Fresh Taliban Talks

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U.S. Backs Hong Kong Protesters After Pro-Democracy Candidates Win Election

President Trump has signed into law a bill that supports pro-democracy protesters in Hong Kong. How's this being viewed in mainland China? NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to David Rennie of The Economist.

U.S. Backs Hong Kong Protesters After Pro-Democracy Candidates Win Election

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Trump Angers China By Signing Law Backing Hong Kong Protesters

People gather in support of pro-democracy protesters during a lunch break rally in the Kwun Tong area in Hong Kong on Wednesday. Hong Kong has been battered by months of mass rallies and violent clashes between police and protesters who are demanding direct popular elections of the semi-autonomous Chinese territory's government, as well as an investigation into alleged police brutality. Nicolas Asfouri/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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Trump Angers China By Signing Law Backing Hong Kong Protesters

China summoned the U.S. ambassador and issued a sharp response over the legislation, which allows the U.S. to sanction individuals who violate Hong Kong residents' rights.

U.S. Protests Thailand's Plan To Ban 3 Pesticides

Thailand will ban three popular pesticides starting Sunday over public health concerns. Many farmers aren't happy. The U.S. government is urging Thai officials to reconsider.

U.S. Protests Thailand's Plan To Ban 3 Pesticides

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Leak Of Classified Chinese Documents Adds New Detail To How Uighurs Have Been Detained

NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Bethany Allen-Ebrahimian of the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists about documents that detail how China has tracked and detained Uighur communities.

Leak Of Classified Chinese Documents Adds New Detail To How Uighurs Have Been Detained

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Some Hong Kong Protesters Are Seeking Refuge In Taiwan. For Taiwan, It's Complicated

Members of the pro-Taiwan independence Taiwan Solidarity Union march in downtown Taipei in support of Hong Kong protesters demanding more freedom and autonomy from China. Alberto Buzzola/LightRocket via Getty Images hide caption

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Some Hong Kong Protesters Are Seeking Refuge In Taiwan. For Taiwan, It's Complicated

The arrival of several Hong Kong protesters has revived debate over whether Taiwan can or should accept Chinese citizens seeking safety. Taiwan has no asylum laws and attempts to pass one have failed.

Some Hong Kong Protesters Are Seeking Refuge In Taiwan. For Taiwan, It's Complicated

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2 Months After Failed Moon Landing, India Acknowledges Its Craft Crashed

An illustration of the landing craft stands behind members of the media at an Indian Space Research Organisation facility this year in Bangalore, India. Authorities initially chalked up the failed landing in September to a loss of communication with the craft; last week, they revealed what happened to it. Manjunath Kiran/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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2 Months After Failed Moon Landing, India Acknowledges Its Craft Crashed

The robotic Vikram craft would have made India the fourth country to successfully land on the moon. Instead, contact was lost — and now, authorities have formally acknowledged it crashed.

China Wanted A Spy In Australia's Parliament, Reports Say

NPR's Steve Inskeep talks New York Times reporter Jamie Tarabay, who's based in Sidney, about an alleged plot by a Chinese espionage ring to install an agent for Beijing in Australia's parliament.

China Wanted A Spy In Australia's Parliament, Reports Say

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Taiwan Grapples With Immigration As Protesters From Hong Kong Look To Seek Asylum

One of the most sensitive issues in Taiwan right now is accepting protesters from Hong Kong seeking asylum in Taiwan. But Taiwan has no asylum laws, and many argue the island isn't ready.

Taiwan Grapples With Immigration As Protesters From Hong Kong Look To Seek Asylum

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Kurt Tong, Former U.S. Consul General To Hong Kong, Discusses City's Local Elections

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Kurt Tong, former U.S. Consul General to Hong Kong, about the U.S. stance toward Hong Kong after landslide victories by pro-democracy advocates in local elections.

Kurt Tong, Former U.S. Consul General To Hong Kong, Discusses City's Local Elections

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Warnings, Wariness Mingle With Joy After Hong Kong's Pro-Democracy Landslide

Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam addresses the media after casting her vote during Sunday's district council elections. After results showed a landslide victory for pro-democracy candidates, Lam said she would listen "humbly" to the will of the voters. Ye Aung Thu/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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Warnings, Wariness Mingle With Joy After Hong Kong's Pro-Democracy Landslide

While Chief Executive Carrie Lam vowed to listen "humbly" to voters, her backers in Beijing broadcast defiance. The election gave protesters a symbolic win, but its tangible impact remains in doubt.