TOKYO – World Health Organization (WHO) Goodwill Ambassador for Leprosy Elimination Yohei Sasakawa asked for support from Pope Francis to eliminate leprosy and the prejudice and
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China’s economy stands out in global arena
BEIJING – In its three-year-long fight against Covid-19, China posted outstanding results in economic development and epidemic control, reinforcing its status as a leading engine for
At least 2 dead, 122 hurt as 5.9 magnitude quake hits Iran
TEHRAN –At least two people died while more than 100 others were hurt when a 5.9-magnitude earthquake hit Iran’s northwestern province of West Azerbaijan Saturday, an
At least 2 dead, 122 hurt as 5.9 magnitude quake hits Iran
TEHRAN –At least two people died while more than 100 others were hurt when a 5.9-magnitude earthquake hit Iran’s northwestern province of West Azerbaijan Saturday, an
EU to form int’l investigation bureau for war crimes in Ukraine
BRUSSELS – The European Union (EU) is working to establish an international investigation bureau for war crimes in Ukraine, the bloc’s justice commissioner said Friday. Didier
At least 7 killed, 10 hurt in Jerusalem shooting
TEL AVIV – At least seven people were killed while 10 others were injured in a shooting near a synagogue in Jerusalem Friday evening, the Jerusalem
Photos capture ‘bear’s face’ on Mars
NEW YORK – NASA’s Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter satellite has taken some photos of the Mars surface that resemble a bear’s face. The satellite took pictures of
Japan launches satellite to ‘monitor’ North Korea
ISTANBUL – Amid tensions with Pyongyang over missile launches, Japan on Thursday launched a new intelligence-gathering satellite to monitor North Korea’s military activities. Besides monitoring military
Bad weather disrupts operation of Jeju airport again after 3 days
JEJU, South Korea – The operation of Jeju International Airport, the gateway to the southern resort island, was again disrupted by inclement weather Friday, only three
Software firms IBM, SAP to cut thousands of jobs
ISTANBUL – American and German software companies IBM and SAP announced Thursday they will cut thousands of jobs as they become the latest tech firms reducing
