Science 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
World 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
World 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
World 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
World 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
World 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
World More than 120 people are killed in one of India's deadliest stampedes An official inquiry is under way to determine what caused the stampede at a religious gathering in northern India. Omkar Khandekar
World Analysts say China patrols within the restricted water of Kinmen to intimidate Taiwan The Chinese coast guard boards vessels in waters China considers its own -- including waters around one Taiwanese island, where residents have long been caught in the middle of tensions with China. Emily Feng
World U.K. Labour Party candidate, born in China, writes about women's private evolutions NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with author and U.K. Labour Party candidate Yuan Yang about what women face in her former home country of China. Steve Inskeep
World A politician in India goes on a hunger strike to demand water from an upstream state People in New Delhi are suffering because of a heat wave, and with it, water shortages. The party that governs New Delhi accuses a neighboring state of withholding water to punish the capital. Diaa Hadid