In Indonesia, Airliner Crashes With 189 Aboard
An Indonesian airliner crashed into the sea shortly after takeoff from Jakarta. According to local reports, it suddenly lost altitude and disappeared from radar.
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The Remarkable Photos Of Lynsey Addario
The award-winning photographer tells the stories behind the profoundly moving images in her new book, Of Love & War — and confesses that she still gets nervous before a new assignment.
14 Children Injured In Knife Attack At Kindergarten In China
A knife-wielding woman injured at least 14 children at a kindergarten in the western Chinese city of Chongqing, police say. A suspect is in custody.
When Is It OK To Wear The Clothing Of Another Culture?
The line between appreciation and appropriation can be hard to pinpoint. Experts weigh in on the writer's dilemma: Should her husband have worn a Filipino barong to a family party?
U.S. Charges Singaporean Trader With Laundering Money For North Korea
The FBI says Tan Wee Beng, a commodities trader in Singapore, helped North Korea avoid sanctions. The U.S. says North Korea takes elaborate steps to get around financial restrictions.
Pakistan Releases Taliban Co-Founder In Possible Overture To Talks
The release of Mullah Baradar more than eight years after he was detained in Karachi is seen as a goodwill gesture with the potential to bring the Taliban to the table.
Super Typhoon Yutu Takes Horrible Toll On Northern Mariana Islands, Heads Toward Asia
Tinian Mayor Joey San Nicolas said the island in the Marianas "has been devastated." He added, "Many homes have been destroyed."
Former Malaysian Prime Minister Charged With Criminal Breach Of Trust
Najib Razak was charged in connection with the 1MDB scandal, involving the alleged misuse of more than $1.5 billion. He pleaded not guilty to the 21 charges he faces.
Asia Markets Plummet
Stocks in Asia plummeted today as currencies in the region remain unstable.
'They Deserve Justice': Mother Of India's #MeToo Speaks Out
Women across India have recently been going public about sexual assault and harassment. Many say they draw strength from the struggle of one woman: Bhanwari Devi.