Jul 12 Indian Officials Investigate Train Bombings By PBS News Hour Millions of commuters in India's financial capital Mumbai (formerly Bombay) returned to the train system Wednesday, a day after coordinated bombs killed at least 200 people and injured 700 others on trains and at stations around the city. Continue reading
Jun 15 Renewed Violence in Sri Lanka Raises Fears of Return to Full-scale War By PBS News Hour Landmines in northern Sri Lanka ripped through a crowded bus Thursday morning, killing 64 people, including 15 school children, and wounding 78. Continue reading
Dec 26 Powerful Earthquake, Tsunamis Kills Thousands in Asia By PBS News Hour The most powerful earthquake in 40 years struck deep beneath the Indian Ocean near the Indonesian island of Sumatra Sunday morning, triggering tsunamis that devastated villages and resorts, killing thousands and leaving hundreds missing. Continue reading