Aid Now Reaching Victims at Center of Nepal Earthquake
The United Nations said Wednesday that it was beginning to provide food and medicine around the town of Ghorkha, Nepal.
Nigerian Army Rescues 293 Women and Girls
Nigeria’s military has freed almost 300 girls and women from the Boko Haram militant group.
Public Barred from Baltimore Baseball Game
Violence and rioting in Baltimore, Maryland have led officials to make changes to plans for professional baseball on Wednesday.
Australia Withdraws Ambassador to Indonesia
Australia has withdrawn its ambassador to Indonesia after it executed two Australian prisoners early Wednesday.
UN: Little Progress in Fighting Asian Drug Trade
Trafficking of synthetic, or man-made, drugs is growing across much of Southeast Asia.
Obama, Abe Pledge to Complete Pacific Rim Trade Pact
U.S. President Barack Obama and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe agreed Tuesday to complete a 12-nation Pacific Rim trade agreement.
Nepal Declares Three Days of Mourning
Nepal has declared three days of mourning for the victims of Saturday’s 7.8 magnitude earthquake that left nearly 5,000 dead and thousands more in desperate need of aid.
Are We Safer Without Pilots in the Cockpit?
Last month, 150 people were killed when Germanwings Flight 9525 crashed in the French Alps.
US National Guard Re-Establish Order in Baltimore after Riots
National Guard troops are guarding the eastern U.S. city of Baltimore, Maryland.
Indonesia Executes Eight Drug Convicts
Indonesia has executed eight drug convicts, including several foreign nationals, despite strong opposition abroad.