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WHO cites effects of negative working environments on mental health

MANILA -- The World Health Organization (WHO) warned that having unfavorable work environments could lead to physical and mental health problems. "There are many risk factors for mental health that may be present...

Latest Drug-resistant Malaria in Mekong Region May Skirt ‘Superbug’ Status

PHNOM PENH — Som Aun contracted malaria after moving to the Thma Baing district of Cambodia's Koh Kong province in 2002. Four years later, two of his children contracted the disease. For...

Earthquake Detected Near North Korean Nuclear Test Site

A small earthquake has been detected early Friday near North Korea's nuclear test site, the U.S. Geological Survey said. The 2.9 magnitude temblor was detected about 23 kilometers (14 miles) from Sungibaegam,...

Some US Officials See Little Downside to Decertifying Iran Nuclear Deal

WASHINGTON — Iran may well make good on some of its threats to lash out at American interests and targets, should U.S. President Donald Trump move forward with decertifying the landmark 2015...

Floods, landslides in Vietnam kill 37 people, thousands evacuated

HANOI — Floods caused by a tropical depression in Vietnam killed 37 people, one of the highest death tolls recorded in the country from flooding, the disaster prevention agency said on...

Thailand prepares to say farewell to ‘The People’s King’

BANGKOK — Thailand is putting the finishing touches this month to a lavish five-day funeral ceremony in a final goodbye to its late King Bhumibol Adulyadej, who helped shape the Southeast...

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