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Japan typhoon death toll rises to 58 as hopes for missing fade
Reuters, Published on 15/10/2019
» TOKYO: The death toll in the worst typhoon to hit Japan for decades climbed to 58 on Tuesday as rescuers slogged through mud and debris in an increasingly grim search for the missing and as thousands of homes remained without power or water.
Hong Kong activists target mainland shoppers in latest protests
Reuters, Published on 14/07/2019
» HONG KONG: Hong Kong protesters are set to rally for a second day on Sunday in an area popular with mainland Chinese shoppers as anger over the government's handling of an extradition bill revives other grievances, such as an influx of cross-border visitors.
Malaysia makes record bust of crystal meth
Reuters, Published on 28/05/2018
» NILAI, Malaysia: Malaysia has made its largest ever seizure of crystal methamphetamine, officials said on Monday, finding nearly 1.2 tonnes of the drug disguised as tea in a shipment from Myanmar, and arrested six suspected traffickers.
Opec's oil-price cheer tempered by US shale fears
Reuters, Published on 10/01/2018
» DUBAI/LONDON: Oil's price rally this year to its highest since May 2015 may seem a source of glee for Opec, but some in the producer group fear the gains could prompt shale companies to crank open their spigots and flood the market.
Busted dam: Latest threat in hurricane-hit Puerto Rico
Reuters, Published on 24/09/2017
» SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico: A Puerto Rico dam damaged by heavy rains from Hurricane Maria was in danger of failing on Sunday, posing a risk to communities downstream, as people across the US territory sought to dig out from the deadly storm.
Mekong nations take on Golden Triangle narco-empire
Reuters, Published on 16/03/2016
» THE MEKONG RIVER -- The Lao People's Army patrol boat was custom-made in China with night-vision capability and two of the most powerful engines on this remote stretch of the Mekong River.