Bangladesh scuttles boats, jails captains to curb influx
30 fishing boats destroyed to deter smuggling of refugees, drugs COX’S BAZAR: Bangladesh has destroyed at least 30 wooden fishing…
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North Korea chemical arms a concern for peace — Watchdog
THE HAGUE: North Korea’s chemical weapons stockpile is a “concern for peace and stability” on the Korean peninsula and beyond,…
Zika vaccine shows promise in early human trial — US researchers
CHICAGO: A DNA-based Zika vaccine from Inovio Pharmaceuticals Inc and South Korea’s GeneOne Life Science Inc induced anti-Zika immune responses…
Las Vegas gunman stockpiled weapons over decades, meticulously planned attack
LAS VEGAS: The Las Vegas gunman who killed 58 people and himself in the deadliest mass shooting in modern US …
Philippines hails US as top ally, welcomes war games
MANILA: The Philippines’ military chief hailed the United States as his nation’s “number one ally” and announced a return of…
Walk this way: Indonesia traffic jam forces president out of car
JAKARTA: Indonesia’s notorious traffic congestion was on display for the world Thursday after the country’s president was forced to walk…
Sun bear attacks couple in Indonesia, killing woman
PEKANBARU: A sun bear mauled a couple in a rare attack in Indonesia, killing the wife and seriously injuring the…
Las Vegas shooter’s girlfriend denies knowledge of planned carnage
LAS VEGAS: The girlfriend of the Las Vegas shooter said Wednesday she had no idea he was planning the attack,…