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Fear of mass destruction in Jamaica as Hurricane Melissa churns in
AFP, Published on 28/10/2025
» KINGSTON (JAMAICA) - Brutal winds and heavy rains lashed Jamaica on Monday ahead of Hurricane Melissa unleashing what the prime minister warned could be a massively destructive storm -- the island's most violent on record.
Painting stripes on cows to lizards' pizza pick: Ig Nobel winners
AFP, Published on 20/09/2025
» PARIS - Painting zebra stripes on cows to fend off flies, lizards' favourite pizza toppings and how booze helps you speak another language: these were some of the winners at the Ig Nobel prizes, which celebrate the sillier side of science.
Swedish church rolls into new home after two-day journey
AFP, Published on 20/08/2025
» KIRUNA, Sweden - A landmark Swedish church in the Arctic arrived Wednesday at its new home after a two-day move across the town of Kiruna to allow Europe’s biggest underground mine to expand.
Philippines voices concern over 'dangerous' Chinese actions after sea collision
Reuters, Published on 12/08/2025
» MANILA - The Philippines expressed serious concern on Tuesday over what it described as "dangerous manoeuvres and unlawful interference" by Chinese vessels during a coast guard supply mission for Filipino fishermen in the Scarborough Shoal on Monday.
US judge orders temporary halt to new 'Alligator Alcatraz' construction
AFP, Published on 08/08/2025
» MIAMI - A US federal judge ordered a temporary pause on Thursday to further construction of the migrant detention center in the Florida Everglades known as "Alligator Alcatraz" in a case filed by conservation groups.
Philippines defends US missile deployment
Reuters, Published on 24/12/2024
» MANILA - The Philippines’ defence minister on Tuesday justified the country’s deployment of a US medium-range missile system and plans to acquire its own, despite opposition from China, a longstanding rival in the South China Sea.
Israel aims to 'double population' in annexed Golan: PM
AFP, Published on 16/12/2024
» JERUSALEM - The Israeli government approved on Sunday a plan to increase the population of the annexed Golan Heights, while insisting it had no intention of confronting Syria after seizing a UN-monitored buffer zone.
There could be up to '600 lost lives' in aftermath of storm Helene
New York Times and Reuters, Published on 01/10/2024
» GERTON — National Guard units swarmed over the North Carolina mountains in helicopters, high-water vehicles and a cargo plane Monday, joining the desperate effort to deliver food, water and emergency supplies to remote mountain communities hit hard by Hurricane Helene.
Israel rejects cease-fire talks, keeps up attacks in Lebanon
Bloomberg News, Published on 27/09/2024
» TEL AVIV - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed the military would maintain its bombardment of Hezbollah targets in Lebanon indefinitely, undermining efforts by the United States and allies to secure a cease-fire that would ease the risk of a regional war.
Philippines spots 200 Chinese ships, most this year, amid tensions
Bloomberg, Published on 03/09/2024
» The Philippines said it has monitored the highest number of Chinese ships in the South China Sea this year, as Beijing projects its naval power amid renewed tensions with Manila.