5 charged over deadly Taiwan quake building collapse
TAIPEI: Five people were charged yesterday over the deadly collapse of an apartment block in Taiwan during an earthquake, including…
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Eating fruit daily could lower heart risks in China — Study
MIAMI: Eating an apple a day is uncommon in China, but people who do eat fresh fruit regularly may see…
Follow the money: how Hong Kong helps outflow of Chinese cash
HONG KONG: The Panama Papers leak has put the spotlight on Hong Kong as a hub for setting up offshore…
New Iceland government to take over, protests continue
REYKJAVIK: Iceland’s new rightwing government was to take office on Thursday, under fire from the start as the opposition sought…
Outrage over on-camera abduction attempt in China
BEIJING: The choking, assault and attempted kidnapping of a Chinese woman at a Beijing hotel in full view of security…
Australia trying to find TV crew detained in Lebanon
SYDNEY: An Australian television crew has been detained in Lebanon, their network said Thursday, with Canberra urgently trying to confirm…
US teen latest victim in exploding Takata airbag deaths
WASHINGTON: Honda has confirmed another death involving a Takata airbag, bringing the global total to 11 fatalities in a scandal…
Poland crisis escalates as justice minister warns judges
WARSAW: A battle between Poland’s right-wing government and the EU member’s top court escalated Wednesday, amid a four-month-long constitutional crisis…