Afghan Polls Close As Voters Face Taliban Threats
Only a fraction of 9.6 million registered voters were expected to vote, deciding the democracy's fate.
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Afghans Vote For President
Elections are taking place in Afghanistan Saturday. The country's president, Ashraf Ghani, is running against the government's chief executive, Abdullah Abdullah.
Afghanistan Is About To Vote For President Amid Worries Of Fraud And Violence
The campaign has been marred by repeated delays, killings and the collapse of U.S.-Taliban talks that left the Afghan government on the sidelines.
Hong Kong Braces For Massive Weekend Protests
Saturday marks five years since the pro-democracy Umbrella Movement formed and leads up to the 70th anniversary of the People's Republic of China next week.
Most Passengers Do Not Enjoy Sitting Next To A Crying Baby
Japan Airlines now allows you to see on a map where babies or toddlers are going to be sitting — so you can avoid them in your seat selection.
'Afraid We Will Become The Next Xinjiang': China's Hui Muslims Face Crackdown
A government crackdown on China's Muslim minorities has reached the Hui. "The pressure on not just one's religious behavior, but how one lives one's daily life, is unbearable," says a young Hui man.
What Happens When A Country Suddenly Gets Rid Of Most Of Its Cash?
The story of India's "demonetization" has given economists a one-of-a-kind opportunity to understand the role of money in an economy.
Trump And Modi Tout Achievements Onstage In Houston
Tens of thousands of Indian Americans packed Houston's NFL stadium to see President Trump and India's Prime Minister Modi. Both leaders spoke about what they consider to be their achievements.
People Are Looking At Your LinkedIn Profile. They Might Be Chinese Spies
Chinese intelligence officers like to use the professional social network — in which people often accept pings from strangers — to recruit sources within the U.S. government.
Japanese Court Acquits Former Utility Executives Over 2011 Fukushima Disaster
The three ex-Tokyo Electric Power Co. executives were found not guilty of professional negligence linked to the meltdown of three of the nuclear power plant's reactors after an earthquake and tsunami.