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Chiang statues become targets as Taiwan confronts history
AFP, Published on 02/08/2015
» TAIPEI - One has been beheaded, others defaced. Some are dressed in costumes by pranksters. Statues of Taiwan's former ruler Chiang Kai-shek have been increasingly targeted as the island confronts its authoritarian past.
Tracking the retreat of Arctic ice
AFP, Published on 02/08/2015
» NY-ALESUND (NORWAY) - Not so long ago, skeleton staff overwintering at the Ny-Alesund research centre could walk on the Arctic town's frozen bay and race their snow mobiles across its surface.
Use of mobile at red light is illegal
Online Reporters, Published on 02/08/2015
» The Council of State has ruled that it is illegal for a driver to talk on a mobile phone while stopped at a red light, a former Supreme Court judge revealed on his Facebook page on Sunday.
New 'metallic debris' found on La Reunion island: legal source
AFP, Published on 02/08/2015
» PARIS - A piece of metal was found Saturday on La Reunion island, where a Boeing 777 wing part believed to belong to missing flight MH370 washed up last week, said a source close to the investigation.
UAE to try 41 on charges of seeking 'caliphate'
AFP, Published on 02/08/2015
» ABU DHABI - The United Arab Emirates is to try 41 people on charges of seeking to overthrow the government to set up an Islamic State group-style caliphate, prosecutors said on Sunday.
Top general assassinated in Burundi: officials
AFP, Published on 02/08/2015
» BUJUMBURA (BURUNDI) - A top Burundian general and close aide to President Pierre Nkurunziza was killed Sunday in a rocket attack on his car in the capital Bujumbura, officials and witnesses said.
Cecil the lion lights up New York's Empire State building
AFP, Published on 02/08/2015
» NEW YORK - A giant photo of the beloved Zimbabwean lion killed by an American trophy hunter was among images projected Saturday onto the Empire State Building in New York in a dazzling display.
Zimbabwe win toss, bowl against New Zealand
AFP, Published on 02/08/2015
» HARARE - Zimbabwe won the toss and elected to bowl first as their three-match one-day international series against New Zealand got underway at Harare Sports Club on Sunday.
Phangan mulls lifeguards after jellyfish death
Online Reporters, Published on 02/08/2015
» SURAT THANI — Authorities and business owners on Koh Phangan plan to arrange for qualified lifeguards to cover beaches on this southern resort island after a Thai woman was killed by box jellyfish on Rin beach on Friday night.
Rome rules out using Vatican for 2024 bid
AFP, Published on 02/08/2015
» KUALA LUMPUR - Rome will not use the Vatican for events in its 2024 Olympic bid, a top Italian sports official said Sunday, as Toronto gave stronger hints that it will join the campaign.