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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...

More than 20 killed in fiery school bus crash in Thailand

By VOA News A bus carrying dozens of children has crashed and burned, killing at least 25 people just outside Bangkok, Thailand. Forty-four people were on board the bus when the crash occurred...

North Korea sends poop-filled balloons into South

By William Gallo | VOA News North Korean balloons dropped feces and other garbage on busy streets, in front of residences, and in other public areas across South Korea on Wednesday, in...

China eases anti-COVID measures following protests

China rolled back rules on isolating people with COVID-19 and dropped virus test requirements for some public places Wednesday in a dramatic change to a strategy that confined millions of people to their homes and sparked protests and demands for President Xi Jinping to resign.

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