A Chinese Space Lab Will Soon Fall From The Sky. Where It Lands, No One Knows
Most of the Chinese space lab, the size of a city bus, will burn up in the atmosphere, but some debris may survive re-entry.
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What Trump Needs To Know Before Talks With North Korea
If President Trump winds up across the table from Kim Jong Un, he should study the lessons from previous attempts to denuclearize North Korea, writes Scott Snyder.
Man In China Stunned To See Someone He Knows In His Wife's Old Photo
The photo was taken years before the two met. And in the background, he was amazed to see himself. Posing for his own photo at the precise moment his future wife was doing the same thing.
Subway Line Could Threaten Sufi Shrine In Pakistan
Pakistan's government is building a much-needed 16-mile metro across Lahore to ease traffic. But it passes a little too close for comfort to many of the city's historic buildings.
Some Economists See A Plus Side In Eliminating Term Limits For China's Xi Jinping
While this month's constitutional reform stirred political controversy, some economists say it could have a positive flip side for the global economy.
Trump Prepares To Get Tougher On China Over Trade
Its competitors often complain that unfair trade practices have helped China become the world's top exporter. Now, the Trump administration seems increasingly likely to confront China on trade.
The View From Seoul On Trump-Kim Meeting: It May Never Happen, But It's Worth A Try
Many South Koreans are reacting with cautious optimism. But politicians seem more confident. "We will see major changes in the next two months," South Korean President Moon Jae-in told his cabinet.
Women In Pakistan Dared To March — And Didn't Care What Men Thought
The women marchers shouted slogans: "Women are here, harassers must fear!" Male bystanders gaped and shook their heads. It was a milestone event.
Duterte Pulls Philippines Out Of International Criminal Court
The move comes after the ICC opened an investigation into Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte's war on drugs. Withdrawing does not keep the country from facing charges of human rights abuse.
UNICEF's Good News About Child Marriage Isn't Quite As Good As It Sounds
A new report cites tremendous progress in bringing down rates of child marriage, especially in India. But critics raise concerns about some of the data points.