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Japan raids offices of currency exchange hit by digital heist

[2018-02-03 07:29]

TOKYO - Japan's financial regulator on Friday swooped on Coincheck Inc with surprise checks of its systems and said it had asked the Tokyo-based cryptocurrency exchange to fix flaws in its computer networks well before hackers stole $530 million of digital money last week.

Palestinians to push for full UN status

[2018-02-03 07:29]

UNITED NATIONS - Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas will address the United Nations Security Council on Feb 20 during the body's monthly meeting on the Middle East amid tensions over the United States decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital.

Merkel moots increased spending in boost for coalition talks

[2018-02-03 07:29]

BERLIN - German Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Thursday that strong economic growth offered scope to further expand government spending, which could help her conservatives hammer out a coalition deal with the Social Democrats.

IN BRIEF (Page 8)

[2018-02-03 07:29]

Fidel Castro Diaz-Balart, the eldest son of late Cuban revolutionary leader Fidel Castro, took his own life on Thursday morning, an official release said. According to a statement on the government website Cubadebate, Castro Diaz-Balart, 68, suffered a "deep depressive state" for which he had been receiving medical attention during the last months. As one of the most recognized Cuban scientists, he devoted his entire life and career to the development of science, the statement said.

Hundreds rescued from mine ordeal

[2018-02-03 07:29]

THEUNISSEN, South Africa - All 955 gold miners who were trapped underground for more than a day in South Africa following a power cut resurfaced unharmed on Friday, and were greeted by overjoyed relatives waiting at the site.

12-year-old held over LA shooting

[2018-02-03 07:29]

LOS ANGELES - Five people were wounded, including a student who was shot in the head, when a gun went off in a Los Angeles middle school on Thursday, and a 12-year-old girl was taken into custody, police said.

Acrobat ace pining for missing unicycle

[2018-02-03 07:29]

The search is on to find Red Panda's missing unicycle.

Bank of China among the winners at Sino-Scottish business awards

[2018-02-03 07:29]

Bank of China, and Sanpower - the parent company of House of Fraser - were among the six winners of the China-Scotland Business Awards, which celebrates growing businesses connections between China and Scotland.

Tensions simmer in tent cities

[2018-02-02 07:56]

LOS ANGELES - Since learning that the California homeless camp where she lives will be dismantled, Ashley Foster has had three serious epileptic seizures.

Black South African winemaker shakes up industry

[2018-02-02 07:56]

STELLENBOSCH, South Africa - With a history dating back over three centuries, South Africa's world-renowned wine industry has long been the domain of generations of just a few elite white families.

Apple questioned by US agencies over slowing iPhones

[2018-02-02 07:56]

SAN FRANCISCO - Apple on Wednesday confirmed it is fielding questions from United States agencies about its move to slow down older iPhones as batteries weaken.

Wave of Iranian tourist hits road and social media

[2018-02-02 07:56]

TEHRAN - A travel frenzy is gripping young Iranians, who are inspiring each other through social media to overcome traditional constraints and expand their horizons.

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