SEOUL, South Korea – If there’s one thing that South Korean presidents dread more than the looming threat of rival…
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Cambodia tries reducing violence by barring cops from carrying guns off duty
Cambodian authorities are cracking down on gun-related violence — by reminding police officers they are banned from carrying firearms while…
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Fire at home for elderly in central China kills at least 38 people
A fire that swept through a privately run home for the elderly in central China killed 38 people and left…
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Swim with giant blue whales and promote their conservation
This year, why not try exploring the ocean with underwater safari that takes you up close and personal to the…
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The company behind the wildly-popular Angry Birds – which sees the player using slingshots to propel birds at fortresses built…
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JORHAT, India – “This is your own home now,” announces our host, welcoming us to Thengal Manor. And we wish…
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Members of 1st US expedition to top Everest gather for 50th anniversary honors
BERKELEY, Calif. – It might be hard to conceive now, in an era of extreme sports and ultra-light equipment, but…
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Bangkok is the most visited city, according to new research
In the mental list of world cities, such as New York, London, Paris, it may surprise you that Bangkok looks…
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