Philippines watchdog to investigate Duterte’s killing brag
The Philippines independent human rights watchdog said Thursday it will investigate President Rodrigo Duterte’s admission he killed three criminals years…
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Putin urges Russian nuclear weapons boost
MOSCOW:Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday called for the country to reinforce its military nuclear potential and praised the army’s…
Britain reports bird flu in wild duck
LONDON: Britain on Thursday announced the discovery of a highly contagious strain of bird flu in a wild duck found…
Iran completes huge deal for 100 Airbus planes
PARIS: Iran’s national carrier Iran Air on Thursday completed an order for 100 Airbus planes with a list price of…
Cambodia seizes huge haul of ivory and animal parts
PHNOM PENH: Cambodian officials have seized 1.5 tonnes of illegal ivory and animal parts hidden in a timber shipment from…
58,000 people died on Chinese roads in 2015
BEIJING: Chinese roads saw 58,000 deaths in more than 180,000 traffic accidents in 2015, authorities said, adding that poor enforcement…
Attack-hit Berlin Christmas market to reopen
BERLIN: The Berlin Christmas market that was struck by a deadly truck rampage three days ago will reopen Thursday, organisers…
Flights dropping human waste from air to be fined in India
NEW DELHI: India’s top environment court has reportedly ruled that airlines will be fined 50,000 Indian rupees (US$800) if their…