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To find living donors for kidney transplants, a pilot programme turns to social networks
Fernando Moreno has been on dialysis for about two years, enduring an “unbearable” wait for a new kidney to save his life. His limited world of social contacts has meant […]
With Thaksin jailed, Thailand’s Pheu Thai turns to nephew in poll fight back
BANGKOK, Dec 17 (Reuters) – With general elections just months away and its billionaire patriarch in prison, Thailand’s embattled Pheu Thai party is turning to another member of the divisive […]
Analysis-Australia’s gun laws riddled with loopholes and workarounds, experts say
SYDNEY, Dec 17 (Reuters) – After Australia’s deadliest mass shooting in 1996, the country rushed in some of the world’s toughest gun laws, including mandatory licensing and background checks, as […]
Australian state parliament to be recalled to pass stricter gun laws
SYDNEY, Dec 17 (Reuters) – The Australian state parliament of New South Wales will reconvene next week to discuss urgent legislation on gun control in the wake of the deadly […]
Japan cancels H3 rocket launch due to ‘facility trouble’
TOKYO, Dec 17 (Reuters) – Japan’s space agency cancelled on Wednesday its planned H3 rocket launch carrying the Michibiki No.5 satellite system due to “facility trouble”, the Japan Aerospace Exploration […]
Sydney mourners remember slain Rabbi at Bondi Beach funeral
SYDNEY, Dec 17 (Reuters) – Hundreds of mourners have gathered in a Bondi synagogue for the funeral of Rabbi Eli Schlanger on Wednesday, a few blocks away from the beach […]
Europe to vote on scheme to help abortion access
PARIS, Dec 17 (Reuters) – The EU’s parliament will vote on Wednesday on a scheme that would enable women from nations restricting abortion to terminate pregnancies in another member state […]
Trump orders blockade of sanctioned oil tankers leaving, entering Venezuela
WASHINGTON, Dec 16 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday ordered a blockade of all sanctioned oil tankers entering and leaving Venezuela, adding that he now regarded the nation’s […]
Authorities still trying to identify Brown University gunman three days into manhunt
Dec 16 (Reuters) – Authorities on Tuesday once again asked members of the public for help identifying the suspected gunman who killed two Brown University students in a classroom over […]
More Europeans favor stronger China ties in tech: report
MADRID, Dec. 16 (Xinhua) — Public support for closer ties between Europe and China has risen sharply, while calls are growing for a tougher European stance toward the United States […]