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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…

9 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,…

9 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…

9 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…

9 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…

9 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…

9 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…

9 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…

9 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…

9 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…

9 years ago