Thai Ruler Says He's Prepared To End Martial Law
Prime Minister Gen. Prayuth Chan-ocha, who seized power last May, says he will lift martial law and replace it with a constitutional provision that gives him the very same powers.
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Pilots Downing Their Planes Is Unusual, But Not Unprecedented
Investigators looking into the crash of Germanwings Flight 4U 9525 this week now believe it was the result of a "deliberate act" of the co-pilot. If so, it wouldn't be the first time.
Founding Father Of Modern Singapore, Lee Kuan Yew, Dies At 91
During more than a half-century as the city-state's leader, Lee helped turn the sleepy British colony into an affluent trading enclave. But he ruled with an iron fist and muzzled critics and rivals.
2 Brothers In Rural China Beat The Odds; Practice Law In Shanghai
The two brothers credit their parents for hard work and the expansion of university education in China, which gave them a springboard to white-collar careers.
Do-Si-Don't: China To Regulate Outdoor Square-Dancing
Older women in China are known to gather in public spaces and dance, but reports say the practice has gotten too loud and the neighbors are complaining.
500 Mile Free Ride Beats Crowded Train Over China's New Year
During Chinese New Year celebrations, hundreds of millions of people head home from coastal cities to the countryside. Among them, two guys who hitched a ride home to attend their weddings.
You Think Your City Is Full Of Trash? Ha!
Welcome to Kathmandu — or, as some call it, Trashmandu. Even in the best of times, rubbish piles up everywhere. Now things have gotten worse.
Singapore Mourns Founding Leader Lee Kuan Yew
The city-state began seven days of national mourning following Lee's death Monday at age 91. Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said he was "grieved beyond words" at Lee's death.
'13 Men,' No Clear Answers: Digging Into An Indian Gang Rape Case
Last year, a woman in rural India said that she'd been gang-raped on the orders of her tribal council. Journalist Sonia Faleiro traveled to her village and found competing narratives and few facts.
Ashraf Ghani: U.S. Critical To Afghanistan's Future
In an interview with NPR's Morning Edition, the Afghan president says most of his country wants U.S. troops to remain. He also says he's determined to make sure ISIS doesn't gain a foothold.