N. Korea Fires Missile Toward Waters Near Japan
SEOUL — A medium-range ballistic missile fired Wednesday by North Korea flew about 1,000 kilometers and landed near Japan's territorial waters, Seoul and Tokyo officials said, one of the longest flights by a North Korean missile.
Zika Outbreak Prompts Travel Warning for Part of Miami
MIAMI — In a highly unusual travel warning, health officials advised pregnant women to avoid a part of Miami where mosquitoes are apparently transmitting Zika directly to humans.
Iran Acknowledges Porn Star Visited Country
Apparently unaware she could face a death sentence, a British porn actress says she flew to Iran to undergo a nose job and later wrote online about it, immediately sparking a social media outcry in the largely conservative Islamic Republic.
Typhoon Nida Moving Northwest Across Southern China
BEIJING (AP) — Typhoon Nida was moving northwest across southern China on Tuesday, bringing high winds and heavy rain but no immediate reports of deaths or destruction.
Interpol Arrests Nigerian Accused of USD$60M Cybercrime
LAGOS, Nigeria — A Nigerian accused of scamming USD$60 million (about 2 billion baht) from companies around the world through fraudulent emails has been arrested after months of investigation, Interpol and Nigeria's anti-fraud agency said Monday.
Amnesty warns that Malaysian law gives govt ‘abusive powers’
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — A Malaysian security law that gives embattled Prime Minister Najib Razak sweeping emergency powers came into force Monday, with Amnesty International warning it could be used to trample on human rights.
Olympic Athletes Risk Violent Illness From Rio Water
RIO DE JANEIRO — Just days ahead of the Olympic Games the waterways of Rio de Janeiro are as filthy as ever, contaminated with raw human sewage teeming with dangerous viruses and bacteria, according to a 16-month-long study commissioned by The Associated Press.
Thailand’s Ariya Jutanugarn wins Women’s British Open
MILTON KEYNES, England - Ariya Jutanugarn won the Women's British Open on Sunday at Woburn for her first major championship and fourth LPGA Tour...
English Bar Blocks Cell Phones to Get Patrons Talking to Each Other
LONDON — A new English cocktail bar offers something truly old-fashioned on its menu: the chance to talk to real people instead of staring down your cell phone.
Bikini-clad Swedish cop makes arrest while sunbathing
STOCKHOLM — She was off duty and wearing a bikini but that didn't stop Swedish police officer Mikaela Kellner from catching a suspected thief.
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