Japan says North Korea threat more serious than ‘ever’
TOKYO, Japan (AFP) -- Japan said Friday that North Korea posed a more serious threat to its national security than…
2 years ago
In Costa Rica, saving seeds to feed future generations
By Alberto PEÑA Agence France-Presse TURRIALBA, Costa Rica (AFP) -- In the tropical mountains of Costa Rica, scientists guard a…
2 years ago
Death toll from Philippine boat accident rises to 26
MANILA, Philippines (AFP) -- The number of people killed when an overloaded passenger boat capsized in a Philippine lake has…
2 years ago
Eight killed in Brazil silo blast, 11 injured
BRASÍLIA, Brazil (AFP) -- Eight people were killed and 11 injured in a series of silo explosions at the site…
2 years ago
Disqualified Ukraine fencer says ‘we’ll never shake hands with Russians’
MILAN, Italy (AFP) -- Ukrainian fencer Olga Kharlan, who was controversially disqualified from the world championships for not shaking hands…
2 years ago
Kim shows off new North Korean drones, ICBMs to Russia defense minister
SEOUL, South Korea (AFP) -- Walking past huge intercontinental ballistic missiles and previously unseen military drones, Kim Jong Un gave…
2 years ago
Entire pod of 97 pilot whales dies in Australia beaching
SYDNEY, Australia (AFP) -- Nearly 100 pilot whales have died after beaching in Western Australia, wildlife officials said Thursday, following…
2 years ago
Typhoon “Egay” now outside PAR; some Luzon areas still under Signal No. 2
(Eagle News) -- Typhoon "Egay" is now outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services…
2 years ago
Samsung says second-quarter operating profit fell 95%
SEOUL, South Korea (AFP) -- Samsung Electronics on Thursday reported a more than 95 percent plunge in operating profits in…
2 years ago
Japanese city apologises over advice to pregnant women
TOKYO, Japan (AFP) -- A Japanese mayor has apologized after a public outcry over a flyer issued to pregnant women…
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