Voracious Appetite for Sea Cucumbers Fuels a Farm Boom, but at a Cost
GUANGLU ISLAND, China — Sea cucumbers are like chickens, Cong Xuanzhi explained. He did not mean the taste. He was describing how sea cucumbers, the...
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U.N. Resolution Condemns Myanmar’s Abuse of Rohingya
UNITED NATIONS — The United Nations General Assembly has approved a resolution strongly condemning rights abuses against Rohingya Muslims and other minority groups in Myanmar,...
Blocked in U.S., Huawei Touts ‘Shared Values’ to Compete in Europe
BRUSSELS — The committee room of the European Parliament was crowded with lawmakers and lobbyists who were facing off with executives of the telecommunications giant...
They Said #MeToo. Now They Are Being Sued.
In a small courtroom in Beijing, supporters of Wang Qi huddled together, awaiting the start of China’s first #MeToo trial. Ms. Wang had accused her...
Japanese Lawmaker Is Arrested in Casino Bribery Investigation
TOKYO — A member of Japan’s Parliament was arrested Wednesday on suspicion of taking bribes from a company that wanted to build one of the...
As Protests Flare in India, Modi Plays a New Position: Defense
VARANASI, India — Nidhi Tiwari is an upper-caste Hindu. She voted for India’s prime minister, Narendra Modi, in the last election. She lives in Mr....
The Ganges Brims With Dangerous Bacteria
GANGOTRI, India — High in the Himalayas, it’s easy to see why the Ganges River is considered sacred. According to Hindu legend, the Milky Way...
Modi Defends Indian Citizenship Law Amid Violent Protests
NEW DELHI — Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India delivered on Sunday a strident defense of a contentious citizenship law that has fueled deadly protests,...
Iranian Families Divided by the Trump Travel Ban Tell of Holidays Apart and Lives on Hold
With the holidays and a long school break almost here and many families gathering together, we reached out to those who have been affected by...
Intellectuals Arrested as Protests Over Citizenship Law Sweep India
NEW DELHI — Rowdy protests against a contentious new citizenship law swept India on Thursday, and the authorities responded by shutting down the internet, barricading roads...