September 24, 2018 Indonesian teen survives 49 days adrift without paddle, but with Bible: report An Indonesian teenager, who worked on a floating fish trap 80 miles off the country's coast, survived 49 days adrift in the Pacific Ocean with only a Bible, limited rations and a small radio, reports said Monday.
September 24, 2018 Indonesian teenager rescued after drifting 7 weeks at sea An Indonesian teenager who survived 49 days adrift at sea after the wooden fish trap he was employed to mind slipped its moorings says he ran out of food within a week and survived on fish and seawater he strained through his clothing.
September 24, 2018 French boat to rescue injured Indian sailor from yacht A French ship was expected to rescue an Indian sailor on Monday who was injured in the remote southern Indian Ocean during a round-the-world solo yacht race, an official said.
September 20, 2018 China distances children from families to subdue Muslim west Every morning, Meripet wakes up to her nightmare: The Chinese government has turned four of her children into orphans, even though she and their father are alive.
September 19, 2018 New Zealand celebrates 125 years of women having the vote New Zealand became the first nation in the world to allow women to vote 125 years ago, and hundreds of people celebrated the anniversary on Wednesday by turning out to gatherings and speeches.
August 8, 2018 Elderly shaman tricked girl into having sex with him for 15 years while hiding her in cave, police say An Indonesian shaman was arrested Sunday for allegedly keeping a young girl hidden in a cave for 15 years and tricking her into having sex with him, police said.
July 24, 2018 Thai soccer team shave their heads before Buddhist ordination weeks after cave rescue The Thai soccer team and their coach who were trapped in a cave for more than two weeks before being rescued had their heads shaved Tuesday while they prepare for Buddhist ordination.
July 24, 2018 Laos dam collapse leaves several dead, hundreds missing Several people were dead and hundreds were missing Tuesday after a hydroelectric dam collapsed in southeastern Laos, state media reported.
July 10, 2018 Australian rangers trap gigantic saltwater crocodile after decade-long hunt, officials say A 15-foot saltwater crocodile was captured Monday in a region of Australia popular with tourists that is thought to be safe from the reptiles, wildlife rangers said.
July 2, 2018 Australia, Philippines basketball players involved in wild brawl A violent brawl broke out Monday during the first round of the FIBA World Cup Asian qualifying game between Australia and the Philippines.