Pilot Of Plane That Crashed In Nepal Reportedly Was Confused About Runway Approach
At least 49 people were killed in the crash of the Bombardier Dash 8-Q400, carrying 71 passengers and crew, at Kathmandu's main airport.
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'National Geographic' Reckons With Its Past: 'For Decades, Our Coverage Was Racist'
Before it could publish an issue on race, the magazine first had to look at its own history. "Some of what you find in our archives leaves you speechless," writes editor Susan Goldberg.
For China, One Of The Greatest Risks Of Trump-Kim Talks Is Being Sidelined
Beijing worries it will be marginalized from a potential U.S.-North Korea diplomatic process.
Nerve Agent Found In U.K. Is Rare And Definitely Russian
Novichok-class agents were developed in top-secret Russian labs at the end of the Cold War. Experts say only Russia is known to have made them. "They've been a deep, dark secret," says one expert.
Greece Suspends Soccer League After Team Owner Invades Field With Gun
It happened in the final few seconds of the game, after a referee tossed out a goal from PAOK. Greek authorities have reportedly issued an arrest warrant for the team owner, a wealthy businessman.
After 5 Years As Pope, Francis' Charismatic Image Has Taken Some Hits
The pope has focused on the poor and boosting interfaith dialogue. But he has attracted criticism over his handling of issues including clerical sex abuse and the status of women in the church.
U.K. Government Believes Russia Was Probably Behind Poisoning Of Ex-Spy
Britain's Prime Minister Theresa May is under pressure to place sanctions on Russia, following the poisoning of a former Russian spy, who was living in exile in the western city of Salisbury.
U.K. Prime Minister Says 'Highly Likely' Russia Responsible For Ex-Spy Poisoning
"It is now clear that Mr. Skripal and his daughter were poisoned with a military-grade nerve agent of a type developed by Russia," May told lawmakers in a statement on Monday.
Blacklisted From Syria, A Journalist Says: 'I Couldn't Imagine Staying Away'
Rania Abouzeid has been covering Syria since 2011 — despite the fact that she's been called a spy, placed on wanted lists by Syrian intelligence and banned from entering the country.
How Poland And Hungary Are Forming A Powerful Tag Team Against Brussels
While some EU leaders seek unity over budgets and refugee policies, member states Poland and Hungary are building a unified front to thwart the bloc's plans.