Malaysian Prime Minister Confirms Wing Fragment Is From Malaysia Airlines Flight 370
The fragment washed ashore on the French island of Reunion in the Indian Ocean and was taken to France for testing.
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Migrant Boat Wrecks Off Libya's Coast With Hundreds Aboard
As many as 600 people are believed to have been crowded into a fishing boat — including "100 in the hull," a U.N. official says.
2 Trains Derail In India, Killing At Least 24; Floodwaters Blamed
More than 300 people survived, according to local media reports. Just minutes before the crashes, another train had passed safely over the same area.
Need Fake Friends For Your Wedding? In S. Korea, You Can Hire Them
Baby showers, weddings, even meet-the-parent weekends don't have to include your actual loved ones, at least not in South Korea. A cottage casting industry exists to help fill your life-staging needs.
Do You Want To Build A Lawsuit? China Totally Copied 'Frozen,' Kid Says
A new anthem produced for the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics is being attacked online as too similar to "Let It Go" from the film "Frozen." We asked a 5-year-old girl to assess the merits of the case.
In Peaceful Sri Lanka, Army Holds Thousands Of Acres Seized In Civil War
Since the country's long fight against Tamil separatists ended, the economy and democracy have advanced. But for thousands of civilians displaced by war, the fight to recover their land continues.
How Percy Shelley Stirred His Politics Into His Teacup
In 19th century Britain, keeping sugar out of tea became a political statement against slavery. The sugar boycott was no easy choice for the radical poet, who hated slavery but loved tea.
One Of The World's Most Famous Free Divers Is Missing Near Ibiza
Natalia Molchanova took a recreational dive on Sunday, didn't come back up and is feared dead. Free divers hold their breath until they surface for air, instead of using breathing equipment.
Did Beijing's Olympics Song Lift Parts Of 'Let It Go'?
Does a Chinese song cross the line between inspiration and imitation? Many commenters online are saying yes.
Monsoon Flooding Kills Dozens In Myanmar, Prompting Calls For Help
More than 200,000 people have been displaced by floods and landslides, with at least 46 deaths reported.