Chinese Report Success in Breeding Captive Giant Pandas
BEIJING (DPA) — A new study indicates that China has made great strides in breeding giant pandas, notorious for their low sex drive, which has, in turn, contributed to their listing as an endangered species.
‘A Time Bomb’: Anger Rising in a Hot Spot of Iran Protests
SULIMANIYAH, Iraq (AP) — Growing up under a repressive system, Sharo, a 35-year-old university graduate, never thought she would hear words of open rebellion spoken out loud. Now she herself chants slogans like “Death to the Dictator!” with a fury she didn't know she had, as she joins protests calling for toppling the country's rulers.
Mexico Soccer Star Marquez Among 22 Sanctioned for Drug Ties
MEXICO CITY — Legendary Mexican soccer player Rafael Marquez Alvarez and a well-known band leader are among 22 people sanctioned for alleged ties to a drug trafficking organization, the U.S. Treasury Department announced Wednesday.
Michelle Obama to Visit Japan, Cambodia to Promote Girls' Education
BANGKOK (DPA) — US First Lady Michelle Obama will travel to Japan and Cambodia this month to promote girls' education around the world, the White House said Tuesday.
Dozens of New Parties Register For Next Election
BANGKOK — Dozens of new political parties had registered their names by noon Friday on the first day they could do so to signal their intention to contest the next general election.
More Storms to Batter North After 2 Killed in Freak Weather
BANGKOK — A new round of summer storms is coming to hit upper Thailand after two people, including a 4-year-old girl, were killed by the severe weather of the past few days.
Pete Buttigieg’s Next Test: Winning Over Minority Voters
The once little-known former mayor of a midsize Midwestern city vaulted over a former vice president and several U.S. senators in the Iowa caucuses and New Hampshire presidential primary. The 38-year-old’s fresh face, intellect and turn-the-page message won votes across many demographic groups in the kickoff states.
“Diageo” Reveals 5 Top Contenders for DIAGEO Reserve World Class 2018 (Sponsored)
Diageo Moët Hennessy reveals top 5 contenders from Thailand’s leading 5 bars before the most prestigious bartender competition DIAGEO Reserve World Class 2018 “Thailand Final” that is slated to happen soon. The talents also reveal their inspiration and aspiration for the national showdown in April.
Man who Stole USD 1.4M to Pay Online Romance Scam Imprisoned
PITTSBURGH — A man who stole more than $1.4 million from two Pittsburgh-area companies and lost most of it in an overseas online romance scam was sentenced Thursday to two years in federal prison.
Maya Bay to Stay Closed for ‘4-5 Years’
KRABI — The world-famous Maya Bay beach will stay cordoned off from visitors for years, a national park official said Wednesday.
