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Surviving together: In Japan’s mountains, a different way to manage bears
INA (Japan), Sept 2 — As a sensor sounded, scientist Akiko Takii hurried to a bear trap deep in the forests of Nagano in Japan, where rising nationwide attacks have brought […]
Indonesian forecast warns pollutants moving from Kalimantan, Sumatra fires towards Malaysia and Singapore
JAKARTA, Sept 1 — Pollutants from fires in Indonesia’s Sumatra and Kalimantan are continuing to move towards the Strait of Malacca and Natuna Sea, and potentially towards Malaysia, Singapore and […]
India’s top court drops criminal cases against protesters
NEW DELHI, Sept 1 — India’s Supreme Court called off criminal investigations today against most of the protesters who took part in demonstrations over the leak of a medical exam […]
Qatar urges US, Iran to resume talks after flare-up
DOHA, Sept 1 — Mediator Qatar today urged the United States and Iran to return to negotiations after they renewed tit-for-tat attacks. On Sunday, the US carried out strikes on […]
Too much crime: Thailand shortens visa-free stays for dozens of nations from Sept 15
BANGKOK, Sept 1 — Thailand will halve the length of visa-free stays for tourists from more than 60 countries and territories to 30 days, effective September 15, the foreign ministry […]
Ex-Japan prosecutor who accused boss of rape urges reform
TOKYO, Sept 1 — An ex-Japanese prosecutor who publicly accused her boss of rape said on Tuesday that her former office needs reform, adding that victims’ allegations are not properly […]
Jeju missing persons scandal: Police say South Korea cop closed missing persons cases to avoid work
SEOUL, Sept 1 — A South Korean police officer lied in order to close over two dozen missing persons cases, including two people later found dead, so as to avoid […]
Hamster killer: Japan man arrested twice over deaths of 50 furry creatures
TOKYO, Sept 1 — Police in Japan said Tuesday they had arrested a man over the killing of 30 hamsters at a hotel, weeks after he was detained for stomping […]
Montenegro manhunt ends with Russian triple-murder suspect dead
PODGORICA (Montenegro), Sept 1 — A police search for an armed Russian man in Montenegro ended early Tuesday when the suspect, wanted for killing three people, killed himself after exchanging […]
Thailand braces for 5,000 US sailors as aircraft carrier arrives
BANGKOK, Sept 1 — A US aircraft carrier at the centre of a political row over conditions on board was set to arrive in Thailand on Tuesday, the first port […]