Japan Space Probe Drops Explosive on Asteroid to Make Crater
TOKYO — Japan's space agency said its Hayabusa2 spacecraft successfully dropped an explosive designed to make a crater on an asteroid and collect its underground samples to find possible clues to the origin of the solar system.
NZ Mosque Suspect to Undergo Mental Health Check
CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand — A New Zealand judge on Friday ordered that the man accused of killing 50 people at two Christchurch mosques undergo two mental health assessments to determine if he's fit to stand trial.
The Week That Was in Asia (Photos)
Dancers in traditional Korean "Hanbok" attire perform at the Royal Culture Festival at the Gyeongbok Palace in Seoul.
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S.Korea Coastal Forest Fire Kills 2, Destroys 120 Homes
SEOUL, South Korea — A forest fire burning in the mountainous region where South Korea hosted the 2018 Winter Olympics has destroyed 120 homes and caused two deaths, authorities said Friday as thousands of people fled.
Preliminary Report Says Crew of Ethiopia Jet Followed Boeing Rules
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia — The crew of the Ethiopian Airlines jet that crashed shortly after takeoff last month performed all of the procedures recommended by Boeing when the plane started to nose dive but could not control it, according to a preliminary report released Thursday by Ethiopia's government.
S. Korea Launches 5G Smartphone Networks Ahead of Schedule
SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea's telecommunications carriers turned on super-fast 5G mobile internet networks abruptly ahead of schedule in an attempt to ensure the country becomes the first in the world to launch the services.
Hong Kong Customs Seizes Massive Cocaine Haul
HONG KONG — A haul of cocaine with an estimated market value of $13 million has been seized in Hong Kong, customs agents said Thursday.
Australia Could Jail Social Media Execs for Showing Violence
CANBERRA, Australia — Australia's Parliament passed legislation on Thursday that could imprison social media executives if their platforms stream real violence such as the New Zealand mosque shootings.
Nissan’s Ghosn Arrested Again in Financial Misconduct Case
TOKYO — Nissan's former Chairman Carlos Ghosn was arrested Thursday morning for a fourth time by Tokyo prosecutors investigating him for alleged financial misconduct while leading the Japanese automaker.
50 Murder Counts Filed on NZ Mosque Attack Suspect
WELLINGTON, New Zealand — Police say the man accused of the Christchurch mosque attacks will face 50 murder charges and 39 attempted murder charges at his court appearance on Friday.
