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‘Tiger Temple’ blames govt for deaths of rescued tigers
Reuters, Published on 16/09/2019
» The much-criticised Tiger Temple tourist attraction on Monday blamed the government for the deaths of scores of its tigers seized by authorities in 2016, denying official accounts that the big cats died from inbreeding and disease.
Eggs from last northern white rhinos 'successfully fertilised'
Reuters, Published on 26/08/2019
» NAIROBI: Seven eggs from the world's last two northern white rhinos have been successfully fertilised artificially, reviving hopes of saving the endangered animals, scientists said on Monday.
UN: Organised crime outpacing authorities in Southeast Asia
Reuters, Published on 18/07/2019
» Transnational crime syndicates are growing more powerful in Southeast Asia and raking in profit by exploiting rampant corruption, weak law enforcement and lax border controls, the United Nations said on Thursday.
US lottery jackpots climb to $2.2bn
Reuters, Published on 22/10/2018
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Malaysia seizes $12m rhino horns in largest such haul
Reuters, Published on 20/08/2018
» KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has seized rhinoceros horns worth nearly $12 million bound for Vietnam, the Southeast Asian nation's largest haul of such contraband, officials said on Monday.
'Tham Luang Cave Museum' to showcase boys' rescue
Reuters, Published on 12/07/2018
» MAE SAI, Chiang Rai: The cave complex in Thailand where 12 schoolboys and their football coach were trapped for more than two weeks will be turned into a museum to showcase the rescue, the head of the operation said on Wednesday.
Monkey in 'selfie' cannot sue for copyright, US court says
Reuters, Published on 24/04/2018
» CALIFORNIA: Monkeys lack standing to sue for copyright protection and an animal rights group cannot act as legal guardian in such matters, a US appeals court ruled on Monday, in a battle over ownership of a smiling "selfie" taken by an endangered macaque.
US slaps sanctions on Laos Golden Triangle 'casino'
Reuters, Published on 31/01/2018
» HONG KONG: The US Treasury Department has slapped sanctions on a gambling empire hacked from the Laotian jungle which it said was involved in drug, human and wildlife trafficking and child prostitution.
Zimbabwe seizes 200kg of ivory destined for Malaysia
Reuters, Published on 13/12/2017
» HARARE: An illegal shipment of 200kg of ivory destined for Malaysia has been seized at Zimbabwe's main airport, an official said on Wednesday.
Koala survives 16km ride beneath car
Reuters, Published on 16/09/2017
» SYDNEY: A koala survived a 16-kilometre road trip clinging to the axle of a four-wheel drive vehicle, before the driver stopped and heard the cries of the traumatised animal.