Taiwanese man faces fine over false Ebola report
TAIPEI: A Taiwanese man faces a fine after telling doctors he had travelled to Africa and had symptoms of Ebola,…
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Typhoon tears down homes in the Philippines
LEGASPI, Philippines: Typhoon Hagupit tore apart homes and sent waves crashing through coastal communities across the eastern Philippines yesterday, creating…
Syria accuses Israel of bombing Damascus airport
DAMASCUS: Syria accused Israel of bombing its main international airport on Sunday (Dec 7) as the UN announced talks with…
Passenger jet in near-miss with drone at Heathrow
LONDON: A passenger jet was involved in a near-miss with a drone at London Heathrow, one of the world’s busiest…
Australia scientists announce solar energy breakthrough
SYDNEY: Australian scientists said yesterday they had made a breakthrough in increasing the efficiency of solar panels, which they hope…
Typhoon Hagupit hits Philippines
TACLOBAN: Terrifying winds and intense rain pounded the eastern Philippines Saturday (Dec 6) as millions sheltered from a giant storm…
New sight hope for six left blind by India cataract surgery
NEW DELHI: Doctors may be able to restore the vision of at least six of the 20 people blinded by…
Rain pounds Philippines as Hagupit nears
Millions shelter from giant storm that threatens more devastation to areas yet to recover from deadly typhoon last year