S. Korea says North’s nuclear capability “speeding up”, calls for action
SEOUL – South Korea said on Saturday that North Korea’s nuclear capability is expanding fast, echoing alarm around the world over the isolated state’s fifth and biggest nuclear test, carried…
Director Tim Burton cements place in Hollywood history
Film director Tim Burton left his hand and foot imprints in cement outside Hollywood’s famed TCL Chinese Theatre on Thursday, bringing with him to the ceremony some of the dark…
Vietnamese man allegedly chops off penis of wife’s lover
A Vietnamese man is recovering from a penis reattachment operation after the husband of his mistress reportedly sliced off his genitalia. According to state-run Thanh Nien Daily, police on Tuesday arrested 29-year-old…
U.S. and Russia clinch Syria deal, aim for truce from Monday
The United States and Russia have hailed a breakthrough deal to put Syria’s peace process back on track, including a nationwide truce effective from sundown on Monday, improved humanitarian aid access…
Trump says Clinton could shoot someone, not be prosecuted
US Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump once famously said he could shoot someone on New York’s Fifth Avenue and not lose voters. Now he says his rival Hillary Clinton could…
France, Britain urge new UN sanctions on North Korea
UNITED NATIONS – The United States, Britain and France have pushed the United Nations Security Council to impose new sanctions on North Korea over its fifth and biggest nuclear test…
Islamic State twin suicide bombings at Baghdad mall kill 12
Twelve people were killed late on Friday in two suicide bombings claimed by Islamic State at a shopping mall in eastern Baghdad, police and hospital sources said. More than 40…
Facebook reinstates ‘Napalm Girl’ photo
Facebook has reversed its decision to remove an iconic 1972 image of a naked nine-year-old Vietnamese girl running from a napalm attack during the Vietnam War. The move comes after…
17 Vietnamese poachers nabbed at West Philippine Sea
The Philippine Navy has arrested 17 Vietnamese fishermen on board three Vietnamese fishing vessels for allegedly fishing illegally inside Philippine territory. Local media outlets reported the Navy apprehended the suspects…
