Study: Chinese factories affect air on U.S. West Coast

(CHINA STRINGER NETWORK / REUTERS)

The production of goods, many for American consumers, creates pollution that is also U.S.-bound.

In affluent S. Korea, the older generation falls into poverty

In affluent S. Korea, the older generation falls into poverty

South Korea has risen from the economic ashes, but its old are increasingly poor.

China’s economy grew 7.7 percent in 2013

China’s economy grew 7.7 percent in 2013

Signs of a slowdown emerge as the Beijing government reins in a debt-fueled investment binge.

Missionary Bae, jailed in N. Korea, wants U.S. to help him

The American, imprisoned for more than a year, said he wants to return to his family as soon as possible.

Attack on base in Afghanistan kills at least one

The Taliban claimed responsibility for the complex attack, which killed a member of U.S.-led coalition forces.

Attack on restaurant in Afghan capital kills at least 21

Attack on restaurant in Afghan capital kills at least 21

At least two Americans were among the victims of the commando-style raid on a popular restaurant.