Indonesian Plane With 54 Aboard Crashes In Remote Papua
The turboprop reportedly lost contact with the ground on approach to the central Papua city of Oksibil. The wreckage has been spotted a few miles from the city.
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Toll At 112 In Aftermath Of China Blast; Nearly 100 Missing
Most of those still unaccounted for are firefighters who responded to last week's explosions, officials say.
Hirohito's Speech: The Surrender Of Japan's 'Living God'
On this day 70 years ago, Emperor Hirohito announced to his people that Japan would surrender to the Allies in World War II. George Koo of the Asia Times remembers the historic speech.
Japan's Emperor Expresses 'Deep Remorse' For War Past
On the 70th anniversary of Japan's World War II capitulation, Akihito offers an unprecedented apology for the death and destruction caused by Japanese forces.
Chinese Currency Devaluation Could Mean Turmoil In U.S. Markets
Gilliant Tett of the Financial Times tells NPR's Scott Simon what China's currency devaluation this past week will mean for the rest of the world.
Military's Win Puts Myanmar's Transition To Democracy In Question
Myanmar's military toppled the chairman of the ruling party and fellow reformers this week — a sign that country may not be on the road to democracy as hoped.
What Caused The Warehouse Explosions In Tianjin, China?
Chinese officials have not said what caused the explosions Wednesday in Tianjin, China. NPR's Robert Siegel talks with chemical risk expert David Leggett about the chemicals known to be at the site.
Japanese Prime Minister Expresses 'Profound Grief' For WWII Aggression
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe issued a statement Friday marking the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II. Asian countries, who were invaded by Japan during the war, closely watched the speech.
Prime Minister Abe Wants Japan To Cast Off Post-War Guilt
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is expected to make a statement Friday marking the 70th anniversary of Japan's surrender in WWII. Japan's cabinet will approve the statement before he delivers it.
Immigration Officials Arrest 50 Suspected Of Human Rights Violations
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) says the suspects are believed to have been involved in torture and aiding regimes that carried out ethnic cleansing.