Tagged: Asia

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Passenger Opens Emergency Exit Door During Flight

Passenger Opens Emergency Exit Door During Flight A plane passenger opened an airplane door during a flight to South Korea. A terrifying video captured passengers on board the plane being battered by the intense wind. Witnesses say the passenger was sitting next to the emergency door when he suddenly removed a plastic cover and pulled…

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The Invisible Barrier Keeping Two Worlds Apart

The Invisible Barrier Keeping Two Worlds Apart In between two of the islands of Indonesia, there’s an ancient line that is both real and…not real. ***** PBS Member Stations rely on viewers like you. To support your local station, go to http://to.pbs.org/DonateEons ***** Produced by Complexly for PBS Digital Studios Super special thanks to the…

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President Ashraf Ghani leaves Afghanistan

President Ashraf Ghani leaves Afghanistan Afghan President Ashraf Ghani has left Afghanistan for Tajikistan as the Taliban closes in on Kabul, according to several media reports. Ghani’s departure comes amid negotiations for a peaceful transfer of power after Taliban fighters encircled Kabul. The president’s office told the Reuters news agency it “cannot say anything about…

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Taliban takeover: Fighters surround Kabul ‘from all sides’

Taliban takeover: Fighters surround Kabul ‘from all sides’ The Taliban readied its forces on outskirts of the Afghan capital from all sides on Sunday as panicked civilians prepared for the armed group’s takeover of Kabul nearly 20 years after relinquishing power in an American-led assault. Taliban spokesman Suhail Shaheen said fighters were remaining on the…