Prisoner release threatens U.S.-Afghan relations

(Dar Yasin / AP)

72 high-profile detainees are to be freed in coming days, Karzai says, despite U.S. objections.

China renews Western journalists’ visas after standoff

China renews Western journalists’ visas after standoff

But the country is still on track to expel at least one reporter for the second year in a row.

North Korea rejects South’s proposal for family reunions

North Korea rejects South’s proposal for family reunions

The North says the South’s “stance of confrontation” prevents new reunions for those divided since Korean War.

India cracks down on U.S. expatriate club in New Delhi

India cracks down on U.S. expatriate club in New Delhi

Fallout continues from the New York arrest of an Indian diplomat accused of visa fraud and exploiting her nanny.

Kerry calls on North Korea to denuclearize

Kerry calls on North Korea to denuclearize

Secretary of State John Kerry called on North Korea to denuclearize and affirmed U.S. commitment to the defense of South Korea.

For N. Korea's Kim, a Dennis Rodman birthday serenade

For N. Korea's Kim, a Dennis Rodman birthday serenade

The reclusive nation’s supreme leader gets a basketball game and a song for his big day.