Merkel Says Allowing Migrants Into Germany 'Right Thing To Do'
The chancellor's remarks came even as her deputy warned that the country was reaching the limits of how many refugees it could absorb.
Asia
Why China's Official Economic Numbers Shouldn't Be Trusted
Economic news coming out of China often rattles or rallies global markets. But how reliable is that news? It turns out basic measures like Gross National Product may be far from accurate.
Blasts At Restaurant In India Kill Scores
The massive explosions were traced to cooking gas cylinders, but officials say the restaurant was located next to a house that store construction explosives.
'Meet The Patels': One Man's Quest To Find Love, The Old-School Indian Way
Ravi Patel had tried and failed to find "The One." So he reluctantly let his parents arrange for him to meet dozens of prospects. And his sister has filmed the whole thing — for our viewing pleasure.
At Least 22 People Remain Missing After Flooding In Japan
Nearly a million people are covered by a government evacuation order. The weather service is warning of more severe weather to the north.
South Korean Man Who Slashed U.S. Ambassador Gets 12-Year Sentence
U.S. Ambassador Mark Lippert was at a performing arts center in Seoul preparing to give a speech on relations between the U.S. and the two Koreas when he was attacked.
'I Am In Nepal Now,' Says New Tourist Campaign, But Nepal Is In Chaos
"We muddle through," says one Nepali. And there's a lot of muddling ahead: Homeless quake victims face the looming winter while political unrest sparks violence, strikes and truck traffic jams.
Japanese River Levee Fails; Flooding Spurs Evacuation Order For 130,000
Video footage from the town of Joso, northeast of Tokyo, shows helicopters being used to pluck people from balconies and rooftops as muddy water rages beneath them.
How Many Children Under 5 Die A Year In The U.S. Vs. Angola?
A new report emphasizes significant progress in cutting the number of deaths of children before age 5. But in some parts of the world, the rate is still depressingly high.
Ohio Town Welcomes Refugees, Puts Together A Good Soccer Team
A high school soccer team in Akron, Ohio, seems far away from the world's migrant crisis. That team is made up of refugees, and while they don't speak the same language, the team is getting noticed.