Garbage crisis brings cholera to Yemen’s historic Taez
TAEZ, Yemen (AFP) -- Mounds of stinking garbage line the streets of Yemen's historic city of Taez, once renowned as…
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Boeing successfully tests Starliner space capsule abort system
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- Boeing's Starliner crew capsule successfully performed an emergency abort test Monday, meeting a key requirement…
6 years ago
Seas to rise dramatically even if greenhouse gases are curbed
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- Just as an oil tanker steaming ahead at full speed cannot stop immediately, so the…
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Unity through sportsmanship in action as INC holds “Unity Games” in Central Europe
By Malou Francisco EBC Central Europe Bureau/ Eagle News Service (Eagle News) -- Unity through sportsmanship was again exemplified…
6 years ago
New California fire grows as crews make headway on other blazes
by Jocelyne Zablit LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) -- A new wildfire in California grew to nearly 9,000 acres (3,700…
6 years ago
Nigerian contemporary art booms and prices soar
by Célia Lebur LAGOS, Nigeria (AFP) -- First there was Tutu, the "African Mona Lisa" sold last year for 1.5…
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Thai cave reopens for visitors after Wild Boars rescue
BANGKOK, Thailand (AFP) -- Thailand has reopened the cave where 12 young footballers and their coach were trapped last…
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Japan retailers to charge for plastic bags from 2020
TOKYO, Japan (AFP) -- Japanese retailers including supermarkets and convenience stores will be required to charge for plastic bags from…
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Texas hospital livestreams brain surgery on Facebook
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- A young woman in Texas who remained awake for her brain surgery was able…
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Researchers move closer to new vaccine for killer TB
by Glenda KWEK Agence France Presse HYDERABAD, India (AFP) -- Scientists said Tuesday they are closing in on a…
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