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Asia 'facing climate crisis'

[2017-07-15 07:41]

BANGKOK - Climate change will bring soaring temperatures, more intense storms, erratic rainfall and plummeting crop yields to Asia-Pacific unless countries fully implement their commitments under the Paris climate pact, scientists said on Friday, calling the challenges "unprecedented".

Gritty grandma grips nation to become YouTube sensation

[2017-07-15 07:41]

YONGIN, South Korea - One of the country's hottest YouTube stars is a 70-year-old grandmother whose cool, undaunted style and hilarity are a breath of fresh air in a social-media universe that exalts youth and perfect looks.

China, US to discuss economic issues

[2017-07-14 09:17]

Senior Chinese and US government officials will meet in Washington next week for the first round of a comprehensive dialogue on economic and trade issues.

US mediation in Gulf makes little progress

[2017-07-14 09:17]

JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia - US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson ended talks with ministers from Saudi Arabia and three Arab allies on Wednesday over how to end a monthlong rift with Qatar, but there was no immediate word of any breakthrough.

Lula gets nearly 10 years in jail for graft

[2017-07-14 09:17]

BRASILIA, Brazil - Former president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva was sentenced to nearly 10 years in prison for graft in a stark fall from grace for the iconic leader.

Venezuelans suffer amid power struggle

[2017-07-14 09:17]

CARACAS, Venezuela - The power struggle between the left- and right-wing political forces is consuming time, energy and money that could otherwise be spent on meeting the needs of the people, observers said.

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[2017-07-14 09:17]

Frozen giant breaks loose from ice shelf

[2017-07-14 09:16]

MELBOURNE, Australia - One of the biggest icebergs ever recorded, a trillion-ton behemoth more than five times the size of Hong Kong, has broken off Antarctica, triggering disagreement among scientists over whether global warming is to blame.

Recreating old weapons for new discoveries of human history

[2017-07-14 09:16]

OHIO, United States - Metin Eren wasn't satisfied just digging up ancient arrowheads to learn about the past. He wanted to use them for their intended purpose.

Agencies join forces to combat e-waste

[2017-07-14 09:16]

GENEVA - In a world full of digital and high-tech devices, United Nations agencies are starting to work together to track and help deal with a soaring amount of electronic wastes worldwide, the International Telecommunication Union said on Wednesday.

Mastering manners at last finishing school

[2017-07-14 09:16]

GLION, Switzerland - Eight women sit primly around an elaborately set table making pleasant small-talk about the weather, as immaculately starched waiting staff stand at the ready.

Transformer buildings rise in highest big city

[2017-07-14 09:16]

EL ALTO, Bolivia - The Transformers have been transformed yet again.

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