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WeChat guiding travelers in N Zeal

[2019-11-23 06:27]

AUCKLAND - In a first for New Zealand, Chinese visitors to Auckland will have up-to-the-minute information about the country at their fingertips via one of the most popular Chinese communication and social platforms WeChat.

Windier world powers up green prospects

[2019-11-22 07:40]

A study involving scientists from Cardiff University in the United Kingdom and the Southern University of Science and Technology in Shenzhen has given a boost to the wind-powered energy industry after revealing that wind speeds around the world have increased in the past 10 years.

Recycling of plastic gets a boost

[2019-11-22 07:40]

SYDNEY - Although plastic is a strong, cheap and hygienic material, its durability presents major problems when it comes to the environment.

Trump to hear views on vaping after stepping back from ban

[2019-11-22 07:40]

US President Donald Trump was scheduled to meet with vaping industry representatives and medical experts on Friday after he backed off from a nationwide ban on flavored e-cigarettes that had sparked opposition from manufacturers of vaping products and those who use them.

Camel herding in Western Sahara: A passion with pedigree and new tech

[2019-11-22 07:40]

DAKHLA, Western Sahara - In the Oued Eddahab desert in Western Sahara, Habiboullah Dlimi raises dairy and racing camels just like his ancestors used to - but with a little help from modern technology.

Trump envoy changes story in hearing

[2019-11-21 07:20]

WASHINGTON - A key actor in US President Donald Trump's alleged effort to pressure Ukraine for dirt on one of his political rivals was expected to change his testimony in an impeachment hearing in the US House of Representatives on Wednesday morning to suggest Trump did so.

Man-made noise a 'major pollutant'

[2019-11-21 07:20]

PARIS - While it is well known that human hubbub can have a negative impact on some animals, a new study reports that the noise we make should be treated as a "major global pollutant".

Aussie bank facing huge fine for money-laundering breaches

[2019-11-21 07:20]

SYDNEY - Australian banking giant Westpac faces a massive fine after being accused by regulators on Wednesday of "serious and systemic" breaches of money-laundering laws involving more than $7 billion.

Danish park welcomes Christmas with a tree decorated by Swarovski

[2019-11-21 07:20]

COPENHAGEN, Denmark - Starting with a spectacular Christmas tree adorned with 3,000 sparkling crystals unveiled to the public in Denmark's most famous amusement park, the Christmas season in the Nordic country keeps getting more dazzling.

Japan seeks to win over skeptics in plan to serve Fukushima food at Olympics

[2019-11-21 07:20]

FUKUSHIMA - For years, Japan's government has sought to convince consumers that food from Fukushima is safe despite the nuclear disaster there eight years ago. But will it serve the region's produce at the Tokyo Olympics?

Chinese in NYC wary of seeing doctors

[2019-11-20 07:53]

Almost 75 percent of Chinese living in New York City have been diagnosed with a health problem, but many are reluctant to visit a doctor due to what they see as cultural barriers, according to a report released on Monday.

Conservation heroes honored at 2019 African Ranger Awards

[2019-11-20 07:53]

Future Hoko, the head game scout at Zimbabwe's Sentinel Ranch Limpopo Safaris, was out in the bush on his daily routine of conserving the wildlife. He was fast asleep at around midnight when he was awakened by a lion scrabbling at his feet.

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