Trump Calls Off Afghanistan Peace Talks
President Trump says he has called off peace talks with the Taliban, just as the president says he was ready to meet with the Taliban and the president of Afghanistan at Camp David.
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India Spacecraft Located, Condition Unknown
After losing contact with the unmanned craft as it was trying to land on the moon, scientists appear to have captured an image of the lander on the surface, and they're trying to establish contact.
Typhoon Lingling Makes Landfall In North Korea After Wreaking Havoc In South Korea
The storm killed at least three people in South Korea and caused widespread power outages.
As Bahamas Turn To Recovery, U.S. Worries About China Stepping In To Help
The Trump administration is keeping a suspicious eye on China while helping the Bahamas recover from Hurricane Dorian.
India's Attempt To Land Rover At Moon's South Pole Fails
The spacecraft's descent was going as planned until it reached an altitude of 2.1 km over the surface. "Subsequently, communication from Lander to the ground stations was lost," scientists explained.
In Mumbai, A Safety Campaign For The World's Deadliest Rail System
With 7.5 million daily passengers, Mumbai's commuter rail system is the world's busiest — and deadliest. A man who lost his legs in a rail accident is leading a campaign for safety.
Inside China's Crackdown On Human Rights Advocates
Recent arrests of public interest workers have dealt a blow to the country's now-vanishing civil society groups, which security officials deem as a national security threat.
Top American General On Future Of Afghanistan
As a deal between the U.S. and the Taliban takes shape, the top American general for the region insists there will continue to be a need to combat terrorism in Afghanistan.
Viral Video: Moonwalking Over The Potholes Of India
Sometimes it takes a leap of imagination to get the authorities to repair damaged streets. And it's not a joke – pothole-related accidents claim thousands of lives in India.
U.S. Drugmakers Target The Booming Opioid Market In India
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Sarah Varney of Kaiser Health News about how U.S. companies are contributing to the burgeoning pain management market, and rising opioid addiction crisis in India.