China / World

Dinosaur restores image as scaly killer after feather flap

[2017-06-08 07:31]

PARISTyrannosaurus rex had scales, not feathers, said a study on Wednesday, which rescues the giant lizard's reputation as a fearsome killer with a rough-and-tough hide.

Czech 'GyroDrive' soars past rivals with copter-car hybrid

[2017-06-08 07:31]

BOCHOR, Czech Republic - As global automakers compete to bring the first flying car to market, Czech pilot Pavel Brezina is trying a different tack: instead of creating a car that flies, he has made a "GyroDrive" - a mini helicopter you can drive.

New app helps skin doctors reach out to distant, impoverished patients

[2017-06-08 07:31]

BAMAKO, Mali - In Mali, where skin conditions are widespread and skin doctors are scarce, physicians have turned to technology to treat patients remotely.

Terminally ill cancer patient conquers Qomolangma

[2017-06-08 07:31]

Ian Toothill, a terminally ill cancer patient who has been given only months to live, climbed the world's highest mountain Qomolangma, also known as Mount Everest in the West.

Most Australians think economic future is bleak

[2017-06-07 07:37]

SYDNEY - Economic pessimism is on the rise in Australia, according to a new study released on Tuesday, with over two-thirds of Australians believing their children will be financially worse off than themselves.

Afghan govt gives Taliban ultimatum

[2017-06-07 07:37]

KABUL - Afghan President Ashraf Ghani issued an ultimatum to the Taliban on Tuesday, warning them to embrace peace or "face consequences" after announcing that the death toll from last week's truck bombing had passed 150.

Disgruntled employee kills five at Florida factory, takes own life

[2017-06-07 07:37]

ORLANDO, Florida - A US Army veteran who had been fired in April from his job at a Florida factory returned and opened fire on Monday, killing five people before taking his own life, authorities said.

Troops find stash of bank notes as militants flee city

[2017-06-07 07:37]

MARAWI CITY - Philippines troops found bundles of bank notes and checks worth about $1.6 million abandoned by Islamist militants holed up in Marawi City, a discovery the military said on Tuesday was evidence that the fighters were pulling back.

Security issues dominate UK campaign after attack

[2017-06-07 07:37]

LONDON - Two days from a national election, the United Kingdom's ruling Conservatives and opposition Labour Party battled to defend their records on security after an extremist attack that killed seven people in London upended the campaign.

Qatar shoppers stock up as rift bites

[2017-06-07 07:37]

DOHA - Shoppers in Doha were taking no chances on Monday despite Qatari officials reassuring residents there was no need to panic after Saudi Arabia imposed a de facto food blockade.

Trump seeks 'much tougher' travel ban and expedited hearing

[2017-06-07 07:37]

WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump has called for a "much tougher version" of his travel ban and an "expedited" hearing for the measure before the Supreme Court.

SpaceX's first recycled Dragon arrives at space station

[2017-06-07 07:37]

MIAMI - SpaceX's first recycled spaceship arrived at the International Space Station on Monday, two days after the unmanned Dragon cargo capsule launched atop a Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral, Florida.

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