Afghan Army Helicopter Crashes, Killing All 25 On Board
The helicopter was carrying provincial government officials when it went down on Wednesday. The Taliban have claimed responsibility, according to multiple reports.
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Indonesian Rescuers Detect 'Ping,' Believe They've Located Crashed Plane
Remains of dozens of people have been recovered in the aftermath of the crash of the plane with 189 aboard. Searchers have located a large object underwater that could be the plane's fuselage.
Pakistan's Supreme Court Overturns Blasphemy Conviction
Pakistan's Supreme Court has overturned the blasphemy conviction of a Christian woman who had been sentenced to death for insulting the Prophet Muhammad.
News Brief: Trump Visits Pittsburgh, Americans Divided On #MeToo, Pakistan Blasphemy Case
After a visit to Pittsburgh, President Trump resumes campaigning tonight in Florida. Also, new NPR-Ipsos polls show the country deeply divided on sexual assault and harassment.
China Tests A 'Social Credit Score'
China is testing a new plan to make it easier for citizens do business, but also to help them trust each other more. It's called the social credit score.
PHOTOS: World's Tallest Statue Ready For Its Inauguration In India
The statue commemorating Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, a key figure in the Indian independence movement, stands roughly four times the height of the Statue of Liberty.
Rescuers Continue Search After Deadly Indonesia Plane Crash
Rescue teams are searching for Lion Air Flight 610's black box and trying to recover bodies and wreckage. Finding survivors "would be a miracle," a search and rescue spokesman said.
'One Of The Darkest Hours': Sri Lanka Roiled By Prime Minister's Abrupt Dismissal
President Maithripala Sirisena fired and replaced his former ally with a controversial former leader, Mahinda Rajapaksa. But lawmakers have rejected what they call a subversion of the constitution.
China Tries To Woo A Sprawling Global Chinese Diaspora
China is extending its reach into emigre communities overseas in remarkable ways. Harnessing their energy, know-how and capital is one more facet of President Xi Jinping's "Chinese dream."
Indonesian Airliner Crashes With 189 Aboard, Minutes After Takeoff
The Lion Air Boeing 737-800 crashed into the sea shortly after leaving Jakarta's international airport. Indonesian television showed video of an oil slick and debris field.