New York City Subway Train Derails

A New York City subway train derailed, Friday morning.

It happened near 65th Avenue and Broadway, in Queens.

Several minor injuries occurred, but nothing serious or life threatening.

However, due to the derailment, several lines are without service.

At this time the Metropolitan Transportation Authority has no set time for when they will be reopened.

An investigation is underway to determine what caused the derailment.

Several Dead as Pro Russia Separatists Battle With Ukraine's Military Outside Slovyansk

Open fighting has begun around Slovyansk, Ukraine, between government troops and pro Russian separatists.

There are reports of multiple deaths on the separatist side, though no confirmed numbers.

Dozens more have been injured or arrested as government forces make an attempt to recapture the city.

Two Ukrainian helicopters were shot down by separatist militias, resulting in the deaths of two Ukrainian servicemen.

Ukraine used the incidents to once again say that Russia is actively instigating, backing, supporting, and arming the militias.

Russia responded by once again denying their involvement, and by restating the "right" to send troops into Ukraine to "protect those of Russian descent".

250 Dead, 2000 Missing After Mudslide in Afghanistan

At least two hundred and fifty people are dead after heavy rains caused a mudslide in Afghanistan.

As many as two thousand are missing from Ab Barik, after a hill fell onto the town.

The town lies in Badakhshan province, in the north east of the country.

Rescue attempts are underway, but they are hindered by lack of equipment as well as the difficult terrain that must be crossed to reach the town.