Aftershock rattles China quake zone
MAY 16, 2008
A powerful aftershock knocked out roads and communications in some of the most quake-ravaged parts of central China on Friday, as emergency crews rescued 163 people who had survived up to 100 improbable hours trapped in the ruins. Details
At least 431 US deaths in Afghanistan region
MAY 16, 2008
As of Friday, May 16, 2008, at least 431 members of the U.S. military had died in Afghanistan, Pakistan and Uzbekistan as a result of the U.S. invasion of Afghanistan in late 2001, according to the Defense Department. The department last updated its figures May 10 at 10 a.m. EDT. Details
US monitoring China's nuclear sites after quake
MAY 16, 2008
American experts are monitoring nuclear facilities in China's earthquake zone, officials said Friday, after France's nuclear watchdog reported that some had suffered minor damage. Details
France criticizes Myanmar for barring aid ship
MAY 16, 2008
France criticized Myanmar's military junta on Friday for refusing to allow a French Navy ship with 1,500 tons of aid for victims of Cyclone Nargis to deliver food and medicine with small boats and helicopters. Details
China's 1-child policy causes extra pain
MAY 16, 2008
After their daughter was born, Bi Kaiwei and his wife, Meilin, decided to adhere to China's one-child policy and its slogan, "Have fewer kids, live better lives." Details
