Explosion in western Iran injures more than 200
TEHRAN, Iran (AFP) -- The explosion of a chlorine gas canister being transported by a truck in western Iran has…
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Asia
Filipino crewman killed as oil tanker fire rages off Sri Lanka coast
https://youtu.be/cTKWXFaG_bM COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AFP) -- A Panamanian-registered oil tanker burned out of control for a second day…
5 years ago
‘Pulse’ sparks hunt for survivor one month after Beirut blast
by Layal Abu Rahal and Dylan Collins Agence France Presse BEIRUT, Lebanon (AFP) -- Rescuers resumed a search Friday…
5 years ago
India becomes third country to pass four million coronavirus cases
NEW DELHI, India (AFP) -- India has become the world's third country to pass four million coronavirus infections, setting…
5 years ago
Man found unresponsive after ship sank in typhoon off Japan
TOKYO, Japan (AFP) -- Japan's coast guard said Friday they found a man floating face-down and unresponsive at sea as…
5 years ago
Desperate search for crew of ship sunk in typhoon off Japan
TOKYO, Japan (AFP) -- Japanese coast guard rescuers searched Thursday for the remaining 42 crew of a ship believed to…
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Thailand records first coronavirus case after 100-day streak
BANGKOK, Thailand (AFP) -- A Thai disc jockey sentenced last week to two years in prison has tested positive for…
5 years ago
Cargo ship with Pinoy crew and 6,000 cows sank off Japan in typhoon: survivor
TOKYO, Japan (AFP) -- A cargo ship carrying 43 crew and about 6,000 cows sank at sea after transmitting a…
5 years ago
Typhoon Maysak lashes South Korea
BUSAN, South Korea (AFP) -- At least one person was killed and more than 2,000 people evacuated to temporary shelters…
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Beijing pillories Pentagon report on Chinese military ambitions
BEIJING, China (AFP) -- China on Wednesday condemned a Pentagon report for claiming Beijing wants to double its stockpile of…
5 years ago
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