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PH tells NoKor to cease missile tests amid latest launch

By Joyce Ann Rocamora | Philippine News Agency The Philippine government called on North Korea to “immediately cease” its missile tests amid its latest launch of multiple short-range ballistic missiles into the...

China cracks down after dumpling-hunting cyclists spark road chaos

By Agence France-Presse Chinese police have cracked down on an internet craze that saw thousands of cyclists throng a highway under cover of night to gorge on dumplings in a nearby city. University...

Thai baby hippo Moo Deng ‘predicts’ US election win for Trump

By Agence France-Presse The polls put the US election on a knife-edge, but as Americans go to vote, Thailand's superstar baby hippo Moo Deng has predicted former president Donald Trump will regain...

World’s first wooden satellite launched into space

By Agence France-Presse The world's first wooden satellite has blasted off on a SpaceX rocket, its Japanese developers said Tuesday, part of a resupply mission to the International Space Station (ISS). Scientists at...

Indonesia volcano eruption kills 10, sets houses aflame

Agence France-Presse A volcano in eastern Indonesia erupted overnight, killing at least 10 people as it spewed fireballs and ash on surrounding villages, officials said Monday as they raised the alert to...

Nepal’s Day of the Dog as part of Hindu celebrations

By Agence France-Presse With marigold garlands around their necks, dogs took center stage in Nepal on Thursday for a day dedicated to humankind's loyal friend as part of a Hindu festival. Other pet...

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