Scientists find crop-destroying caterpillar spreading across Africa
ENGLAND, United Kingdom (Reuters) -- Scientists tracking a crop-destroying caterpillar known as armyworm say it is now spreading rapidly across…
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Steam train back in Britain after 50 years
ENGLAND, United Kingdom (Reuters) -- Hundreds of enthusiasts lined the historic Settle to Carlisle route in northern England on Tuesday…
9 years ago
Japan’s benchmark Nikkei stock average opens up
TOKYO, Japan (Reuters) -- Japan's benchmark Nikkei stock average opened at 19438.81 on Wednesday (February 15) up 1.04 percent from…
9 years ago
Actor Hugh Jackman treated for skin cancer again
SYDNEY, Australia (AFP) -- Australian movie star Hugh Jackman has undergone treatment for skin cancer again and renewed his warning…
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N. Korea assassination shows ‘brutality’: South’s leader
SEOUL, South Korea (AFP) -- The assassination of the North Korean leader's half brother in Malaysia, if confirmed, is an illustration…
9 years ago
Climate change impact on animals ‘under-appreciated’: study
by Mariëtte Le Roux Agence France Presse PARIS, France (AFP) --Nearly half of endangered mammals and a quarter of birds…
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Facebook pushes video onto TV screens with new apps
SAN FRANCISCO, United States (AFP) -- Facebook on Tuesday announced it was rolling out apps to allow people to view…
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Sheriff lifts evacuation order for residents near California dam
OROVILLE, United States (AFP) -- A sheriff on Tuesday lifted a mandatory evacuation order in northern California, which had impacted…
9 years ago
French pedestrians see green light, even when it’s red: study
PARIS, France (AFP) -- French pedestrians have the reputation of being a law unto themselves -- but an unusual study…
9 years ago
NBA: Ibaka heading to Raptors after Magic deal
MIAMI, United States (AFP) -- Orlando Magic star Serge Ibaka is to join the Toronto Raptors in a trade deal…
9 years ago