Born In 1898: World's Oldest Living Person Celebrates Birthday
Misao Okawa of Japan is now 117. She has reigned as the world's oldest living person since 2013, when Guinness World Records certified that she was 115.
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Indian State Bans The Slaughter, Sale And Consumption Of Beef
Anyone found breaking the new law in Maharashtra state could face up to five years in prison.
How 'Flower Beds' Give Love And Lentils To Moms And Babies
When mothers need day care for their children, the best person to turn to might be another mother. That's the lesson of the new cooperative nurseries in an Indian state.
Avalanches Kill Nearly 250 In Afghanistan
The latest avalanches, in the Panjshir Valley north of the capital, Kabul, have cut off villages in the area for almost a week.
New Chinese Social Media Policy May Be Used To Target Political Speech
This weekend, the Chinese government will begin requiring people who use a vast array of social media and Internet messaging platforms to register with their real names. People believe it will target political speech.
Bangladeshi-American Blogger Hacked To Death In Dhaka
Avijit Roy's writings denounced fundamentalist thought and earned him death threats from Islamist groups. His wife, Rafida Ahmed, who was with him during the attack Thursday, was severely wounded.
South Korea Decriminalizes Cheating, Shares Of Contraceptive Companies Rise
The country's Constitutional Court voted 7-2 to abolish a 1953 law that made adultery a crime punishable by up to two years in prison.
Please Don't Let An Earthquake Hit When I'm In The Shower
Kathmandu is ranked number one for the risk a major earthquake poses to its residents. The "Earthquake Lady" tries to ensure that everyone is prepared for the big one.
Young Indians Learn To Fight Pollution To Save Lives
India's air pollution is so bad that it shortens many people's lives by about three years, a study found. This week Al Gore visited New Delhi to link bad air to climate change.
Afghans Make History, Winning Thriller Against Scotland In Cricket's World Cup
The win in Dunedin, New Zealand, is a first for Afghanistan at the World Cup. The victory spurred Afghans to celebrate on the streets of Kabul.