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In this video grab provided by the RU-RTR Russian television, a Russian Ural Airlines' A321 plane is seen after an emergency landing in a cornfield near Ramenskoye, outside Moscow, Russia, Thursday, Aug. 15, 2019. The Russian pilot was being hailed as a hero Thursday for safely landing his passenger jet in a corn field after it collided with a flock of gulls seconds after takeoff, causing both engines to malfunction. Photo: RU-RTR Russian Television via AP

Russian Pilot Safely Lands Jetliner Disabled by Bird Strike

MOSCOW — A Russian pilot whose passenger jet lost power in both engines after colliding with a flock of gulls shortly after takeoff Thursday...
Occupy Central leader Benny Tai, center, talks to reporters outside the High court in Hong Kong Thursday, Aug.15, 2019. Tai, a top opposition leader imprisoned on public disorder charges was released on bail Thursday as Hong Kong's government attempts to quell a protest movement that has paralyzed parts of the territory, including its international airport, and led to hundreds of arrests. Photo: Vincent Yu / AP

Hong Kong Police: Not Aware of Any Military Plans by China

HONG KONG — Three senior Hong Kong police officers said Thursday that they are not aware of any plans for Chinese forces to join...

No Terror Incidents in Xinjiang for Three Years, China Says

BEIJING — No terrorist incidents have occurred in Xinjiang for nearly three years since the education and training started, and the overall situation in society continues to be stable, according to a white paper published Friday.

Travelers Welcome Restored Order at Hong Kong Airport

HONG KONG — The Hong Kong International Airport was bustling as usual on Thursday, but white plastic fences erected outside the terminal building and long lines of passengers waiting for check of their flight booking information and ID cards served as a reminder that protesters had disrupted operation of the airport earlier this week.
Japanese Emperor Naruhito, accompanied by Empress Masako bows after delivering a speech before the main altar decorated with huge bank of chrysanthemums during a memorial ceremony for the war dead at Nippon Budokan Martial Arts Hall in Tokyo Thursday, Aug. 15, 2019. Photo: Eugene Hoshiko / AP

Japan’s New Emperor Remorseful in 1st War Anniversary Speech

TOKYO  — Emperor Naruhito has expressed deep remorse over Japan's role in World War II in his first appearance at the annual ceremony marking...
This satellite image captured on Monday, Aug. 12, 2019, provided by Satellite image ©2019 Maxar Technologies appears to show Chinese security force vehicles inside the Shenzen Bay Sports Center in the southern Chinese city of Shenzhen, bordering Hong Kong. Photo: Satellite image ©2019 Maxar Technologies via AP

Satellite Photos: Chinese Armored Vehicles Near Hong Kong

BEIJING — Satellite photos show what appear to be armored personnel carriers and other vehicles belonging to the China's paramilitary People's Armed Police parked...
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Rep: K-Pop Superstar Group BTS Will Take Break, but Brief

LOS ANGELES — A representative for K-pop superstar group BTS said Tuesday the boy band is taking a break, but it will only be...
This undated file photo taken from the Facebook page of The Lucie Blackman Trust. Photo: The Lucie Blackman Trust / Family via AP, File

Malaysia Police: Family Confirms Body as Missing London Teen

SEREMBAN, Malaysia — Malaysian police said Tuesday the family of a missing 15-year-old London girl has positively identified a naked body found near the...
Policemen with batons and shields shout at protesters during a demonstration at the Airport in Hong Kong, Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2019. Riot police clashed with pro-democracy protesters at Hong Kong's airport late Tuesday night, a chaotic end to a second day of demonstrations that caused mass flight cancellations at the Chinese city's busy transport hub. Photo: Vincent Yu / AP

Flights Resuming at Hong Kong Airport After Protest Chaos

HONG KONG — Flight operations resumed at Hong Kong's airport Wednesday morning after two days of disruptions marked by outbursts of violence highlighting the...

Hong Kong Airport Shuts Down for Second Day

HONG KONG, China —Hong Kong’s airport has cancelled all remaining departing flights for the second day after protesters took over the terminals.

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