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Airborne microplastics found in Arctic snow

[2019-08-16 07:54]

BERLIN - Scientists say they have found an abundance of tiny plastic particles in Arctic snow, indicating that so-called microplastics are being sucked into the atmosphere and carried long distances to some of the remotest corners of the planet.

Girl, 9, sues German boys choir over gender bias

[2019-08-16 07:54]

BERLIN - A 9-year-old girl is suing a centuries-old Berlin boys choir, arguing that her bid to join was only rejected because of her gender.

Facial recognition in central London raises concerns

[2019-08-16 07:54]

A private developer's use of facial recognition technology at a 27.1-hectare commercial site in central London has raised questions from the public and the mayor of London.

20 years after deadly quake, Istanbul not ready for 'Big One'

[2019-08-16 07:54]

ISTANBUL - Twenty years after a devastating earthquake ravaged the northwest of Turkey, Istanbul people live with the knowledge that another "Big One" is unavoidable, and that their city of 16 million is not prepared.

Fungus hits banana crops in Colombia

[2019-08-16 07:54]

Colombia has declared a national emergency after confirming a fungus outbreak infecting bananas in the north of the country. It came at a tricky time for Colombia, as it works to diversify its export markets and eyes China as a key destination.

ROK president calls for talks to end trade row with Japan

[2019-08-16 07:54]

SEOUL - Moon Jae-in, president of the Republic of Korea, on Thursday offered an olive branch to Japan to end an ongoing trade dispute, saying Seoul will "gladly join hands" if Tokyo wants to talk.

Italian political crisis takes new turn

[2019-08-16 07:54]

ROME - Italian Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini's push for new elections hit a stumbling block this week after the populist, anti-establishment Five-Star Movement began discussions with the main center-left party in hopes of avoiding a national vote nearly four years ahead of schedule.

Argentine financial markets crashes

[2019-08-16 07:54]

Deep in Argentina's popular beachside resort town of Mar del Plata, shopowner Fabian Cedron has been worried about his future. His stress levels spiked on Monday, when Argentina's financial markets crashed in spectacular fashion and sent waves of fear across financial markets.

Europe wrestles with e-scooters

[2019-08-15 07:05]

PARIS - Ban them outright. Issue speeding tickets. Make users take a driving test. From Paris to Berlin, European cities are searching for solutions to the two-wheeled phenomenon that's fast transforming cityscapes worldwide: electric scooters.

Haul of strange lucky charms found in Pompeii

[2019-08-15 07:05]

Archaeologists excavating the Roman city of Pompeii have uncovered a haul of lucky charms and other unusual trinkets in a home that was frozen in time nearly 2,000 years ago by a volcanic eruption that wiped the community off the map.

Japanese temple puts faith in android Kannon

[2019-08-15 07:05]

KYOTO, Japan - A 400-year-old temple in Japan is attempting to hotwire interest in Buddhism with a robotic priest it believes will change the face of the religion.

Artificial intelligence targets drug resistance in chickens

[2019-08-15 07:05]

Scientists in the United Kingdom and China have announced plans to use artificial intelligence on chicken farms to combat antibiotic resistance in both farm animals and humans.

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