Israel closes crossing with Gaza after riot
JERUSALEM: The Israeli army said yesterday it was closing its sole crossing for people with the Gaza Strip following a…
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China-made degradable plastics promise end to ocean pollution
BEIJING: Chinese scientists have developed a plastic that degrades in seawater and could help curb the increasingly serious plastic…
Japan evacuates major airport after typhoon wreaks havoc
TOKYO: A major airport that was cut off when a huge typhoon smashed through its sole access road was being…
1.4 billion risk disease from lack of exercise: WHO
PARIS: More than 1.4 billion adults are putting themselves at heightened risk of deadly diseases by not getting enough…
Walkout, media bust ensure fiery start to Pacific summit
YAREN, Nauru: The Pacific Islands Forum in Nauru began in dramatic fashion yesterday, with Chinese diplomats storming out of a…
Govt cuts blamed for Brazil National Museum inferno
RIO DE JANEIRO: Brazilian officials on Monday blamed years of government cutbacks for an inferno that gutted the treasured National Museum,…
Duterte orders arrest of lawmaker fiercely critical of drug war
MANILA: Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte yesterday ordered the arrest of a lawmaker fiercely critical of his deadly drug war, the…
Latin America seeks common ground to handle Venezuelan migrants
QUITO: Latin American ministers met Monday to end the massive Venezuelan migrant crisis that has jolted the region, as Venezuela’s government…