N. Korea sets party congress date amid nuclear test fears
by Giles HEWITT Seoul,South Korea (AFP) -- North Korea on Wednesday formally set May 6 for the opening of a…
9 years ago
Asia
Defending Nigeria’s last elephants against poachers
AFP -- Nigeria's largest nature reserve is under threat, with poachers posing the greatest danger to the park's last remaining…
9 years ago
Syria truce tested as Aleppo bombardment kills 25
ALEPPO, Syria (AFP) -- Air strikes and shelling on Syria's second city Aleppo and a town to its west left…
9 years ago
Drought ravages India’s richest state
URANGABAD, MAHARASHTRA, India (Reuters) -- Millions stand for hours in scorching summer heat to fetch water as back-to-back drought years…
9 years ago
Canada PM Trudeau says no to ransoms
OTTAWA, Canada (AFP) -- Canada will not pay ransoms for the release of its citizens held hostage overseas, Prime Minister…
9 years ago
U.S. warns of ‘other’ options if North Korea continues nuclear, missile tests
(Reuters) The United States warned on Tuesday it would consider "other" options, which could include new sanctions or security steps,…
9 years ago
North Korea reportedly readies another missile test launch
SEOUL/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - North Korea appears to be preparing a test-launch of an intermediate-range ballistic missile, South Korea's Yonhap news…
9 years ago
Hong Kong’s Filipino domestic workers vote to clean up back home
by Kate BARTLETT HONGKONG, China (AFP) -- Twerking, selfie-taking, picnicking and performing impromptu dance routines -- Hong Kong's 180,000-strong…
9 years ago
Japan warship visits Philippines as China sea row festers
SUBIC Bay, Philippines (AFP) -- A Japanese warship sailed into a Philippine port near disputed South China Sea waters on…
9 years ago
Timeline of Abu Sayyaf militant group in Philippines
MANILA,Philippines (AFP) -- The Abu Sayyaf Islamic militant group has terrorized the southern Philippines and nearby areas with a trail…
9 years ago
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