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New Nepal Earthquake Strikes Near Mount Everest

A 7.3-magnitude earthquake has struck eastern Nepal, near Mount Everest, killing at least four people. The new tremor hit the…

10 years ago

Thames: Missing Police Dog Found Alive After Seven Days

New Zealand police dog Thames has been found alive in the bush after spending seven days on the run. Four-year-old,…

10 years ago

Prince Harry Meets Namesake Lizard in New Zealand

During the second day of his visit to New Zealand, Prince Harry has met his reptilian namesake, a 100-year-old Tuatara…

10 years ago

Prince Harry Takes Maori Salute During New Zealand Trip

Prince Harry got a traditional Maori welcome during his visit to New Zealand. The royal arrived in New Zealand for…

10 years ago

North Korea Fires Underwater Ballistic Missile

North Korea has announced it successfully tested a submarine-launched missile. If confirmed would be a significant boost in North Korea’s…

10 years ago

Pakistan Helicopter Crashes in Gilgit Killing Norway and Philippines Ambassadors

A Pakistani military helicopter crashed during an emergency landing in the mountainous Gilgit-Baltistan territory killing at least six people. The…

10 years ago

Jackie Chan Backs Death Penalty for Drug Offenders

Jackie Chan, whose son Jaycee was jailed for drugs offences, has said he supports the use of the death penalty…

10 years ago

Australia Cuts Key Interest Rate to All-Time Low of 2%

Australia’s central bank (the Reserve Bank of Australia) has cut its key interest rate by 25 basis points to a…

10 years ago

China and Taiwan Hold First High-Level Talks in 6 Years

China’s President Xi Jinping and the leader of Taiwan's ruling party, Eric Chu, have held the highest level talks between…

10 years ago

Nepal Earthquake: At least 1,000 EU Citizens Still Missing

At least 1,000 EU citizens are still missing in Nepal, six days after an earthquake that killed more than 6,000…

10 years ago