Hundreds Of People Missing After Dam Collapses In Laos
The failure of the hydropower dam flooded several villages and forced thousands of people to flee, state media report.
Asia
Key Taliban Figures Killed In Afghan Army Operation
In the attack on Sunday, a dozen Taliban militants were reportedly killed, including the militant group's shadow governor for Kapisa province.
North Korea Begins Dismantling Missile Site, Images Show
Satellite imagery shows North Korea is taking apart a rocket and engine site on its western coast. The action follows a promise made at last month's U.S.-North Korea summit in Singapore.
Is All Of Asia Pleased With The Status Of U.S.-North Korea Relations?
President Trump claims Asia is happy with the status of those relations. Rachel Martin talks to Robert Daly of the Kissinger Institute on China and the United States at the Woodrow Wilson Center.
South Korea Says It Plans To Reduce Guard Posts On The DMZ
In what the defense ministry describes as a preliminary test, Seoul plans to scale back the posts in the spirit of the Koreas summit held in April.
Morning News Brief
President Trump considers revoking the security clearances of several critics. And, new satellite imagery shows that North Korea has begun dismantling its main satellite launch facility.
Chinese Company's Flawed Vaccines Draw Anger And A Criminal Inquiry
President Xi Jinping has promised serious punishment after a drug company was found to have faked production records for a rabies vaccine and sold a substandard infant vaccine.
Finding The Right Words To Help Rohingya Refugees
A group called Translators Without Borders is developing a glossary to help humanitarian workers in Bangladesh communicate with Rohingya refugees.
The Mood Ahead Of Pakistan's Elections
Pakistan heads to general elections on Wednesday. But voters are polarized and extremist groups are openly campaigning, despite pressure on Pakistan to crack down on militant organizations.
A Pakistani Squash Player Profiled In 'The War To Be Her'
Maria Toorpakai was stopped from playing squash in her native Pakistan. Today she's one of the best players. Her story is told in The War to Be Her by Erin Heidenreich. Korva Coleman speaks to them.