American photojournalist arrested during HK protest bailed
HONG KONG: An American photojournalist who was arrested in Hong Kong for standing on a car while covering clashes between pro-democracy protesters and police there…
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BEIJING: China and Vietnam agreed to resume military ties and better manage their maritime disputes in the first signs that tensions over territorial claims could…
View More China, Vietnam patch ties after territory disputesHostages arrive at German embassy after Philippine ordeal
MANILA: A German couple kidnapped by Islamic militants were handed over to their embassy Saturday after a six-month ordeal marked by constant threats of beheading,…
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SANAA: Shiite rebels sweeping across Yemen clashed with armed Sunni tribesmen for a second straight day on Saturday in violence that left at least 16…
View More 16 dead in Yemen as Shiite rebels clash with Sunni tribesEffectiveness of Ebola travel ban questioned
WASHINGTON: A ban on travel from West Africa might seem like a simple and smart response to the frightening Ebola outbreak there. Its become a…
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LONDON: Families of two British aid workers killed by the Islamic State group in Syria say people of all faiths should unite against the militants…
View More Families of slain UK aid workers call for unityUnder-fire Azerbaijan frees some jailed rights activists
BAKU: Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has pardoned several pro-democracy activists jailed earlier this year, a ruling party official said on Saturday, after international pressure over…
View More Under-fire Azerbaijan frees some jailed rights activistsPenang Butterfly Farm to undergo RM53m redevelopment
BALIK PULAU: The Penang Butterfly Farm is spending RM53 million to implement its two-phase redevelopment plan to become the worlds first butterfly, dragonfly and firefly…
View More Penang Butterfly Farm to undergo RM53m redevelopmentJapanese runner wins 28th International Mount Kinabalu Climbathon
KUNDASANG: Last years first runner-up in the Mount Kinabalu Climbathon – Summit Race of the mens category, Dai Matsumoto of Japan emerged victorious in this…
View More Japanese runner wins 28th International Mount Kinabalu ClimbathonBlack bear eats body of Californian man
LOS ANGELES: A wild black bear dragged away and ate the body of a Californian man who had died of a suspected heart attack, news…
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