Some booksellers in Hong Kong are experiencing what they say is a challenge to the freedom of the press. They are finding it harder to distribute publications that are politically sensitive, and attribute blame to the influence of the government in Beijing. The moves are forcing businesses to look for new ways to keep afloat.

North Korea's leaders are preparing to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the founding of the Workers' Party of Korea. They've hinted at plans to mark the occasion by sending a satellite into orbit. Leaders of other countries are concerned that may be a cover for the launch of a long-range ballistic missile.