Bosnian Genocide, Navy Aircraft Crash, and a North Korean Defector: The VICE Morning Bulletin

US Navy Aircraft Crashes Off Japan's Coast
Three people are missing after the plane fell into the sea near the Okinawa coastline. Eight others were rescued from the water and are in “good condition,” according to the Navy. The plane had been headed to the USS Ronald Reagan aircraft carrier in the Philippine Sea as part of military exercises in the region.—NBC News

Bosnian Serb General Convicted of Genocide
Ratko Mladic, the former commander of Bosnian Serb forces, has been convicted of genocide and crimes against humanity for ordering the massacre of 8,000 Muslims during the Bosnian War of the early 1990s. Mladic was hauled out of courtroom at The Hague for shouting “liars” at the UN judges as they began reading the verdict. He received a life sentence.—Reuters

Lebanese Prime Minister Postpones Resignation
In a televised speech, Saad Hariri said he had decided to delay his resignation following talks with Lebanese President Michel Aoun. Prime Minister Hariri arrived in Beirut Tuesday night having sparked a diplomatic crisis almost three weeks ago by resigning while in Saudi Arabia. Hariri said he now wanted to help “resolve internal conflicts.”—Al Jazeera

Video Shows Shooting of North Korean Defector
Footage released by the UN command in South Korea shows the moment a North Korean solider was shot at as he fled over the border. The video reveals the defector initially used an army vehicle before fleeing on foot, and shows him being dragged to safety by South Korean soldiers. After being admitted to a hospital, he has reportedly regained consciousness.—The Guardian

Pixar Boss Takes Leaves of Absence
John Lasseter, chief creative officer for Pixar and Disney Animation, apologized to anyone “on the receiving end of an unwanted hug or any other gesture” and said he would step down from his position for six months. He has been accused of grabbing and kissing female employees.—VICE

‘Borat’ Star to Pay Fines for Tourists Arrested in Kazakhstan
Sacha Baron Cohen offered to help out six Czech tourists arrested by Kazakh authorities for wearing mankinis similar to the one seen in his movie Borat. “Send me your details… and I’ll pay your fines,” he wrote on Facebook.—TIME

Hawaii Politicians Mull Ban on ‘Star Wars Battlefront II’
Two legislators are considering ways to prohibit the sale of the video game in the state over concerns it has been ”designed to lure kids into spending money.” Their worries relate to payments players need to make to unlock hidden content.—Rolling Stone