United States Senate panel approves Montenegro’s NATO bid
WASHINGTON – The United States Senate Foreign Relations Committee approved a resolution on Wednesday supporting Montenegro’s membership in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), trying for a second time to…
Vietnamese conservationist Vo Quy dies aged 87
A Vietnamese bird expert, and pioneer of the country’s first national park has died aged 87. Dr Vo Quy died in Hanoi on Tuesday. A former student of Dr. Quy told…
Trump news conference sets worldwide social media afire
NEW YORK – In his first news conference since the November 8 election, President-elect Donald Trump set social media ablaze on Wednesday with remarks including harsh criticism of the press…
Study finds how stress raises heart disease and stroke risk
LONDON – People with heightened activity in the amygdala, an area of the brain linked to stress, may be at greater risk of heart disease and stroke, scientists said on…
Swedish archaeologists discover 12 ancient Egyptian cemeteries near Aswan
CAIRO – Swedish archaeologists have unearthed a dozen burial sites near the southern city of Aswan that date back almost 3,500 years to the New Kingdom era of ancient Egypt,…
Nine arrested as Vietnam investigates massive bank loss
In the latest scandal to hit Vietnam’s financial sector, nine people have been arrested in connection to massive losses, caused by wrongfully granted loans. Two ex-leaders and seven ex-bankers of…
Tour boat in Vietnam catches fire in Unesco world heritage site
A boat carrying 14 tourists burst into flames in Vietnam’s Halong Bay on Tuesday. The boat was carrying 21 people in total, including a tour guide and crew members. No…
Nicaragua pledges to fight for Taiwan recognition on global stage
MANAGUA – Nicaragua on Tuesday said it wanted to secure bigger international recognition for Taiwan during a visit by President Tsai Ing-wen at a moment of Chinese suspicions the leader…
Twenty people trapped on Australian roller coaster ride
SYDNEY – Twenty people were trapped for almost two hours at the top of a roller coaster ride at a theme park on Australia’s Gold Coast on Wednesday, said emergency…
Japan looks at steps to allow Emperor’s abdication – media reports
TOKYO – Japan’s government is planning legal steps that would allow Emperor Akihito to abdicate and his son to ascend the throne in two years, media reported on Wednesday, potentially…
