S. Korea has a sting in the tail for drinkers who mix wasps and soju
SEOUL: South Koreans who enjoy a rare flavour of soju, the country’s most beloved alcohol, have been discouraged from mixing…
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OPCW to meet over spy nerve agent claims
THE HAGUE: The world’s chemical watchdog is to meet behind closed doors yesterday, after a British laboratory said it had…
France suffers second day of mass rail strikes
PARIS: Millions of French travellers suffered a second day of major disruption yesterday as rail workers pressed on with rolling…
Myanmar judge to decide next week on dropping journalists’ case
YANGON: A Myanmar judge said yesterday he would decide next week on whether to throw out a case against two…
Russian delivery of S-400 missiles brought forward to July 2019: official
ISTANBUL: Turkey and Russia have agreed to bring forward to July 2019 the delivery of S-400 air defence missile…
Chinese medical students honour body donors for ‘Tomb Sweeping Day’
BEIJING: Chinese medical students in white gowns held white chrysanthemums at a memorial for their “silent teachers” — people who…
N. Korea rights record likely off table at Korean summit: Seoul
SEOUL: Seoul’s top diplomat said Wednesday that North Korea’s human rights record is unlikely to be discussed at this month’s…
Chemical watchdog to meet over spy nerve agent claims
THE HAGUE: The world’s chemical watchdog is to meet behind closed doors Wednesday, after a British laboratory said it had…