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Magnitude 7.8 earthquake kills hundreds in Turkey, Syria; more trapped
The quake, which hit in the early darkness of a winter morning, was also felt in Cyprus and Lebanon.
‘I want to be an astrophysicist’: US boy, 9, graduates from high school
David Balogun has completed a semester at a community college.
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Aboard the Nimitz, a high-stakes passage on the high seas
The ageing US aircraft carrier is a symbol of the evolving power balance in the South China Sea.
February 6 2023
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Japan officials urge vigilance amid spate of winter deaths
Some tourists may be unfamiliar with driving in icy conditions or do not understand Japan’s traffic laws.
China’s appointment of veteran diplomat points to two-pronged approach to Taiwan
Mr Song Tao will have a more challenging task of ensuring that Taiwan does not drift away from the mainland.
We are finally beginning to use our intellect: Jane Goodall
She is a UN Messenger of Peace, as well as the founder of the Jane Goodall Institute.
A brush with juvenile crime and tragedy in the US capital
A first-person account on getting robbed by a teen who later got into a fight that led to the death of a homeless man.
Climate Change
EU sets out green industry deal to take on US and China
The European Commission chief says the EU wants to be an important part of the rapidly growing global net-zero industry.
Malaysia faces 'inconvenient truth' on clean energy goals
Malaysia is trailing its South-east Asian neighbours on clean energy expansion.
Indonesian islanders file climate complaint against cement giant Holcim
It is part of a wider international movement asking major companies to assume their responsibilities.
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