World way off target to end deforestation
GENEVA – A pledge by more than 100 world leaders to stop cutting down forests is well off track, according to new research.
More of...
South Korean police clash with officials over LGBT event
SEOUL – Officials in South Korea's southern Daegu City have tried to stop an annual LGBT pride festival from taking place, leading to clashes...
South Korean police clash with officials over LGBT event
SEOUL – Officials in South Korea's southern Daegu City have tried to stop an annual LGBT pride festival from taking place, leading to clashes...
New dinosaur species discovered
LONDON – Fossilized remains of a previously unknown type of dinosaur have been found on the Isle of Wight.
It is the first new species...
Dengue fever crisis forcesPeru health minister to quit
LIMA – Peru’s health minister, Rosa Gutiérrez, has resigned as the country struggles to control a dengue fever outbreak.
Dengue fever is an infection spread...
Japan redefines rape and raises age of consent to 16
TOKYO – Japan has passed laws that redefine rape and raise the age of consent in a landmark overhaul of sex crime laws.
The definition...
Ancient mummy found under Peru rubbish dump
LIMA – Archaeologists in Peru conducting a dig at the site of a rubbish dump in the capital Lima have found a mummy they...
Texas tornado kill three, injure dozens
DALLAS – A deadly tornado has swept through a northern Texas town, killing three people and injuring dozens more.
Perryton, which is near the Oklahoma...
Greece boat disaster leaves at least79 dead
ATHENS – At least 79 people have died and more than 100 have been rescued after their fishing vessel capsized off the coast of...
Int’l drugs ring smuggled cocaine in surfboards
MONTEVIDEO – Police in Uruguay say they have broken up an international drugs ring which smuggled cocaine from South America to Europe hidden inside...