Research on Cat Tongues Wins China’s Bizarre Science Award
HANGZHOU (Xinhua) — Cat tongues are more efficient than brushes, longer vacations mean a longer life, even dinosaurs suffered from cervical spondylosis... what is arguably the most bizarre science award in China once again paid its annual tribute to the spirit of curiosity.
Japan Lawmaker Admits to Visiting Hostess Bar Amid Pandemic
TOKYO (Kyodo) — An opposition lawmaker has offered to resign from his party, after admitting he visited a Tokyo hostess bar despite the capital being under a state of emergency to curb the spread of coronavirus, a senior party official said Wednesday.
Seniors Ride Airport Rail Link Free April 13
BANGKOK — The rail line linking downtown to Suvarnabhumi Airport will exempt fees to everyone over 60 for the first day of the traditional New Year festival.
Ukrainian Military Vows to Continue Battle in Donetsk After Dozens Killed
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Paul McCartney Files Lawsuit Against Sony Over Copyright
NEW YORK — Paul McCartney says he wants his music to get back to where it once belonged.
Thai-US Navies Focus on HTMS Sukhothai Missing Persons
BANGKOK - Royal Thai Navy Spokesperson Rear Admiral Veerudome Muangchean provides on February 16 an update on the joint Royal Thai Navy (RTN) and United...
Pilot Rescued From Wreckage in LA Moments Before Train Hits
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The pilot of a small plane averted death twice in a span of minutes on Sunday, first when he crash-landed onto railroad tracks, then when Los Angeles police rescued him just before a commuter train smashed into the aircraft.
Missing Air Asia flight requested to change altitude
The Air Asia flight bound for Singapore was last seen on the radar at 6:18 am after it requested to ascend to a higher altitude to avoid bad weather.
Kabul Airport Attack Kills 60 Afghans, 13 Us Troops
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Two suicide bombers and gunmen attacked crowds of Afghans flocking to Kabul's airport Thursday, transforming a scene of desperation into one of horror in the waning days of an airlift for those fleeing the Taliban takeover. The attacks killed at least 60 Afghans and 13 U.S. troops, Afghan and U.S. officials said.
State of Emergency in Mali After 21 Die in Hotel Terror Attack
BAMAKO, Mali — A 10-day state of emergency has been declared in Mali after at least 21 people were killed by terrorists in a Bamako hotel, UN peacekeepers in the West African country said.
