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Police launch manhunt after 17 people killed in South Africa shootings

Johannesburg, South Africa (EFE.)  — Police in South Africa were searching Saturday for the perpetrators of two shootings that killed at least 17 people. The shootings...

Flooding and landslides in Nepal kill at least 66 people, with as many again still missing

Kathmandu, Nepal (AP) — Flooding and landslides caused by continuous rainfall has killed at least 66 people in Nepal, and a further 69 are...

Ex-defense chief Ishiba set to become new Japan PM

Tokyo, Japan (DT/KN) — Former Defense Minister Shigeru Ishiba is set to become Japan's next prime minister after winning the ruling Liberal Democratic Party's...

15 killed after a landslide struck an illegal gold mine on Indonesia’s Sumatra island

Padang, Indonesia (DT/AP) — A landslide triggered by torrential rains struck an unauthorized gold mining operation on Indonesia’s Sumatra island, killing at least 15...

Hezbollah confirmed the death of one of its top commanders, Ibrahim Kobeisi

Beirut, Lebanon (DT/AP) — Hezbollah on Tuesday confirmed the death of one of its top commanders, Ibrahim Kobeisi, who was killed in an Israeli...

North Korea vows response to US submarine’s visit to South Korea

Seoul, South Korea (AP) — The powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un vowed Tuesday to boost the country’s nuclear war capability and...

27 killed after a bus with Indian pilgrims drives off a Nepal highway and crash

Kathmandu, Nepal (AP) — At least 27 people were killed and 16 others injured when a bus carrying dozens of Indian pilgrims drove off...

Who is Anura Kumara Dissanayake, Sri Lanka’s new Marxist president?

Colombo, Sri Lanka (AP) — Marxist politician Anura Dissanayake won Sri Lanka’s presidential election over the weekend, dealing a blow to a political old...

Netherlands returns more than 280 historical artifacts to Indonesia

Statues from early 19th century, weapons, coins, jewelry, textiles among items returned, says government office ANKARA – The Netherlands announced on Friday that it will...

Over 700 containers of rice remain unclaimed at Philippines ports

Manila, Philippines (PNA) – Over 700 shipping containers of rice remain unclaimed at ports under the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) despite already being cleared...

Nestlé Waters avoids trial with €2m fine for illegal water drilling in France

Epinal, France (RFI) - The company water subsidiary, Nestlé Waters, reached a settlement known as a judicial public interest agreement (CJIP) on Tuesday with...

UN Tourism members and G20 Tourism Ministers Meeting in Brazil Highlight Climate Action, & Education as Key Priorities

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (DT) — At today's G20 Tourism Ministers meeting, held in the vibrant city of Rio de Janeiro, UN World Tourism...

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