A 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck near Mazar-i-Sharif, a northern city known for its magnificent Blue Mosque, which suffered damage.
Author: MIKE IVES
Fire in Hermosillo, Mexico, Kills at Least 23 at Waldo’s Store
The fire ripped through a store in Hermosillo, a city in Sonora State. Officials said minors were among the victims.
What to Know About Diwali, the Hindu Festival of Lights
The biggest public holiday in India, Diwali features prayers for prosperity and good fortune — and lots of sweets.
Tech Outage at Canadian Airports Resolved After Causing Delays
Immigration kiosks were offline for hours at major airports and some passengers said they were stranded on planes. The outage was resolved early Monday.
Delays Expected at London Stansted Airport After Small Fire
The airport’s security area was closed overnight to protect passengers from smoke. It reopened just before dawn, but a spokesman said there would be flight disruptions.
Some Flights Are Delayed at London Stansted Airport After Small Fire
The airport’s security area was closed overnight to protect passengers from smoke. It reopened just before dawn, but a spokesman said there would be flight disruptions.
Afghanistan Earthquake Leaves More Than 800 Dead
The quake, near the border with Pakistan, injured more than 2,500 people in mountainous areas that rescue workers took hours to reach.
Why Russia Sold Alaska to the U.S.
The Trump-Putin summit will take place in a former Russian colony that the United States bought for $7.2 million in 1867. Here’s how the deal came together and why its legacy matters.
He Survived the Khmer Rouge and Built a Musical Legacy
Kong Nay, a blind lute player who endured the horrors of a totalitarian regime, exposed a new generation of Cambodians to their country’s traditional music.
Sharing a Bed With Your Kid? It’s Totally Normal in Asia.
Bed sharing tends to be unpopular and contentious in the United States. But in many Asian countries, the question is often not whether to do it, but when to stop.