Head of Hong Kong's top journalist group says she lost 'WSJ' job due to her role Reporter Selina Cheng says she lost her Wall Street Journal job after refusing her supervisor's request to withdraw from the election to lead the journalism group, which advocates for press freedom. The Associated Press
Hong Kong businesses are under threat for association with pro-democracy protests In Hong Kong, long after the protest movement that kicked off five years ago fizzled out, a quiet tussle is playing out over the fate of businesses that once supported the ideals of the demonstrators. John Ruwitch
China's Communist Party aims to chart a new economic course China's Communist Party leaders holds a key meeting on Monday — an opportunity to chart a new economic course — but few observers expect big breakthroughs to boost the economy. John Ruwitch
Sexual assault cases involving U.S. military personnel strain relations with Japan Allegations of U.S. military servicemen's sexual assaults against women in Okinawa have been an irritant to the U.S.-Japan alliance. Several cases, which were kept from the public, have come to light. Anthony Kuhn
A man is caught attempting to smuggle 100 live snakes into China in his pants The man's bizarre smuggling attempt included many non-native species of snakes stuffed into his pants, according to China's customs authority. Alana Wise
5 years ago they protested for freedom in Hong Kong. They want us to remember them Five years after mass protests disrupted Hong Kong, and were crushed by the government, people who took part are downsizing their dreams and ambitions — but keeping a small flame of hope alive. John Ruwitch
Modi's Moscow visit points to enduring friendship with Putin's Russia Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is in Moscow for a two-day visit with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Charles Maynes
Everest's highest camp is littered with frozen garbage. The cleanup will take years A Nepal government-funded team of soldiers and Sherpas removed 11 tons of garbage, four dead bodies and a skeleton during this year's climbing season. It's estimated that 40 to 50 tons remain. The Associated Press
Deadly fire exposes lack of protection for migrant workers in South Korea As South Korea's population shrinks, foreign migrant workers are joining the country's workforce. But a recent deadly fire exposed the risks some of them are facing. Anthony Kuhn
Hong Kong politician Regina Ip is squarely in the pro-Beijing camp One of the most outspoken voices of Hong Kong's pro-Beijing establishment political camp says the city needs to jettison its laissez faire ways to be economically successful in today's world. John Ruwitch