EU approves military mission to tackle migrant smugglers: sources
BRUSSELS: EU member states approved plans on Friday to launch as early as next week the first phase of a…
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Britain’s Prince Harry serves last day in army career
LONDON: Prince Harry ended his career with the British army on Friday after 10 years’ service that saw him fight…
Malaysia affirms commitment to child welfare in war zones
NEW YORK: Malaysia has affirmed its commitment to ensuring that children affected by armed conflict are given the attention and…
Four days to confirm first MERS case
Authorities in Thailand say a time lag likely to raise fears of further spread of deadly virus in Asia BANGKOK:…
World’s oldest person passed away at age 116
CHICAGO: The oldest known person in the world has died peacefully at her home in the United States aged 116,…
Aussie researchers believe high-fibre diet helps combat asthma — Xinhua
SYDNEY: Australian researchers specialising in respiratory illnesses are investigating a theory that a high-fibre diet can help asthma sufferers, reports…
Japan investigators quizzing Toyota exec on drug charges
TOKYO: Japanese investigators were yesterday questioning Toyota’s most senior female executive after finding controlled drugs sent to her from the…
S. Korea says MERS outbreak shows signs of subsiding
SEOUL: South Korea said yesterday that the MERS outbreak that has killed 24 people appears to have begun subsiding, as…