Beijing chokes under smog after second red alert
BEIJING: Beijing choked under a thick layer of toxic smog Saturday, after the Chinese capital issued its second-ever red alert…
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Death toll climbs as more floods threaten Philippines
MANILA: Heavy rains pummelled the entire Philippines on Saturday, threatening to aggravate flooding that has prompted the government to declare…
US House passes 2016 spending bill, averting government shutdown
WASHINGTON: The US House of Representatives on Friday (Dec 18) approved a US$1.1 trillion spending package for 2016 which if…
EU’s Juncker recommends visa liberalisation for Ukraine, Georgia, Kosovo
BRUSSELS: European Commission head Jean-Claude Juncker said Friday the EU should offer visa-free short-stay travel to the bloc for…
Large ivory hauls seized in Vietnam and Thailand
HANOI: Nearly three tonnes of ivory have been seized in Vietnam and Thailand, officials said yesterday, highlighting the still thriving…
Widodo rebukes minister over ride-hailing crackdown
JAKARTA: Indonesia’s president publicly rebuked one of his cabinet ministers yesterday for a clampdown on ride-hailing services such as Uber…
Bali police seize spears, machetes after deadly prison brawl
DENPASAR, Indonesia: Police on Indonesia’s Bali island said yesterday they had seized hundreds of spears, machetes and arrows after fighting…
China warns of widespread smog
BEIJING: China warned residents across a large part of its north yesterday to prepare for a wave of choking smog…