Teen Yogis Do Yoga On Nails And Eggs
Uttrasree Ilango just got a spot in a book of records for doing lotus pose for an hour atop 2,209 nails. Her brother can perch on eggs without cracking them. What's their secret?
Asia
FAA Orders U.S. Airlines To Bypass Iranian Airspace After Drone Shot Down
The Federal Aviation Administration prohibited U.S. carriers from overflying Iran "until further notice, due to heightened military activities and increased political tensions."
China's President Was In North Korea Thursday. Next Week He Talks To Trump
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Christopher Hill, former U.S. ambassador to the Republic of Korea, about the Chinese president's summit Thursday with North Korea's leader.
China's Xi Visits Kim In Pyongyang, With An Eye Toward Talks With Trump
The two countries are marking the 70th anniversary of their establishment of diplomatic relations. But some experts believe Xi Jinping's trip has another purpose.
Former Interpol President Pleads Guilty To Bribery In Chinese Court
First he vanished after sending his wife a knife emoji. Then Chinese officials announced Meng Hongwei had been detained on bribery charges. Now, state-run media says he's admitted guilt.
Cat Filter Distracts From Pakistani Politician's Serious News Conference
Shaukat Yousafzai accidentally streamed his Facebook session with the cat filter on. So there he was answering serious questions with digital pink ears and whiskers.
New Zealand's Plan To Buy Back Illegal Firearms Angers Gun Advocates
The country's equivalent of the NRA says the government isn't paying enough for weapons that became illegal under a new law passed in April.
News Brief: Iran Shoots Down U.S. Drone, Biden Comments, China-North Korea
Iran says it shot down a U.S. spy drone in its airspace. Joe Biden's recent comment draws heat from his 2020 presidential rivals. China's president holds two days of talks with North Korea's leader.
5 Years After Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 Was Shot Down, Charges Have Been Filed
Dutch prosecutors have charged three Russians and a Ukrainian with the murder of nearly 300 passengers and crew, who died when Malaysian Airlines MH17 was shot down over Ukraine in July 2014.
Tipu Sultan's Magic Box, Shah Jahan's Jade Dagger: Stunning Jewels Up For Auction
A collection of Indian gems, jewelry and artifacts is expected to fetch more than $115 million — which would break a record set by Elizabeth Taylor's jewelry collection.