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As the defence Department shifts its focus to competing with Russia and China, the coastguard finds itself increasingly dealing with ‘realities in the South China Sea’.
As the defence Department shifts its focus to competing with Russia and China, the coastguard finds itself increasingly dealing with ‘realities in the South China Sea’.
Former US marine Christopher Ahn was arrested on Thursday and appeared on Friday in federal court in Los Angeles. Separately, armed federal agents raided the flat of Adrian Hong, leader of Cheolima Civil Defence, the group blamed for the February embassy raid
Former US marine Christopher Ahn was arrested on Thursday and appeared on Friday in federal court in Los Angeles. Separately, armed federal agents raided the flat of Adrian Hong, leader of Cheolima Civil Defence, the group blamed for the February embassy raid
Little Ja’bari has no skin on neck, chest, back and arms, hands and feet because of rare condition.
Little Ja’bari has no skin on neck, chest, back and arms, hands and feet because of rare condition.
Under the name ‘Carter’, George Zimmerman said he ‘loves adventure’ but is ‘also down for a quiet night with take-out’.
Under the name ‘Carter’, George Zimmerman said he ‘loves adventure’ but is ‘also down for a quiet night with take-out’.
Josh Bratchley had been trapped in Mill Pond Cave in Tennessee for more than 24 hours.
Josh Bratchley had been trapped in Mill Pond Cave in Tennessee for more than 24 hours.
After test-firing a mysterious new weapon, country’s foreign ministry asks that ‘reckless’ Pompeo be replaced during talks.
After test-firing a mysterious new weapon, country’s foreign ministry asks that ‘reckless’ Pompeo be replaced during talks.
Ying Lin, who also goes by Randi or Randy, was working at the direction of Chinese military personnel stationed at China’s permanent mission to the United Nations
Ying Lin, who also goes by Randi or Randy, was working at the direction of Chinese military personnel stationed at China’s permanent mission to the United Nations
The rebuilding effort is likely to draw upon expertise gleaned from disasters like the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster in Japan and the Brazilian National Museum fire
The rebuilding effort is likely to draw upon expertise gleaned from disasters like the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster in Japan and the Brazilian National Museum fire
Exhibition at Washington’s Smithsonian examines the power of women in Qing dynasty China using items almost entirely from Beijing’s Palace Museum, from portraits and painted screens to silk robes, headdresses and bracelets.
Exhibition at Washington’s Smithsonian examines the power of women in Qing dynasty China using items almost entirely from Beijing’s Palace Museum, from portraits and painted screens to silk robes, headdresses and bracelets.
One person in Las Vegas bet US$85,000 on Woods at 14-1 odds, as he is rated 8-1 to win the PGA Championship in May
One person in Las Vegas bet US$85,000 on Woods at 14-1 odds, as he is rated 8-1 to win the PGA Championship in May
Prosecutor said reason to believe US forces committed torture, cruel treatment, rape and sexual violence against detainees. ICC judges said lack of cooperation from US, Afghans and Taliban made successful prosecution unlikely.
Prosecutor said reason to believe US forces committed torture, cruel treatment, rape and sexual violence against detainees. ICC judges said lack of cooperation from US, Afghans and Taliban made successful prosecution unlikely.
Move targets Trump opponents whom the US president characterised as being unwilling to change immigration laws.
Move targets Trump opponents whom the US president characterised as being unwilling to change immigration laws.
Viral memes claim Harvard graduate student Andrew Chael wrote ‘850,000 of the 900,000 lines of code’ for a key algorithm, which he denies.
Viral memes claim Harvard graduate student Andrew Chael wrote ‘850,000 of the 900,000 lines of code’ for a key algorithm, which he denies.
The Lost star, who plays Captain Ben Daimio in new Hellboy reboot, says casting directors who think that Asian actors are not ‘expressive’ are just operating off stereotypes and don’t understand their cultures.
The Lost star, who plays Captain Ben Daimio in new Hellboy reboot, says casting directors who think that Asian actors are not ‘expressive’ are just operating off stereotypes and don’t understand their cultures.
Future of Assange’s furry feline companion unclear after the WikiLeaks founder’s Ecuador embassy exit, say internet users pondering its predicament.
Future of Assange’s furry feline companion unclear after the WikiLeaks founder’s Ecuador embassy exit, say internet users pondering its predicament.
Critics say the marketing plays to stereotypes about unhealthiness of Chinese food, like noodles that ‘make you feel bloated and icky the next day’.
Critics say the marketing plays to stereotypes about unhealthiness of Chinese food, like noodles that ‘make you feel bloated and icky the next day’.
Patient suspects insects, known as ‘sweat bees’, got in when she was tidying relative’s grave during Ching Ming Festival.
Patient suspects insects, known as ‘sweat bees’, got in when she was tidying relative’s grave during Ching Ming Festival.
US attorney general says he will review issue, which may result in scrutiny of senior FBI officials’ conduct.
US attorney general says he will review issue, which may result in scrutiny of senior FBI officials’ conduct.
Victim’s husband Michael Haim is now facing trial in Florida for the 1993 murder.
Victim’s husband Michael Haim is now facing trial in Florida for the 1993 murder.
David Dao suffered a concussion, broken nose and lost two teeth while being forcibly removed from an overbooked flight in 2017.
David Dao suffered a concussion, broken nose and lost two teeth while being forcibly removed from an overbooked flight in 2017.
Researchers looked at people’s eating habits across 195 countries to estimate how much poor diets contribute to mortality. They found 11 million people die each year around the world due, at least in part, to certain foods or lack thereof.
Researchers looked at people’s eating habits across 195 countries to estimate how much poor diets contribute to mortality. They found 11 million people die each year around the world due, at least in part, to certain foods or lack thereof.
US magistrate judge rules Zhang will be held without bond until at least next week after prosecutor argues she is a flight risk.
US magistrate judge rules Zhang will be held without bond until at least next week after prosecutor argues she is a flight risk.
Video shows diners awkwardly trying to eat new Vietnamese-inspired burger with giant red chopsticks.
Video shows diners awkwardly trying to eat new Vietnamese-inspired burger with giant red chopsticks.
The plan targets a wide array of web content, including child exploitation, false news, terrorist activity and extreme violence.
The plan targets a wide array of web content, including child exploitation, false news, terrorist activity and extreme violence.
Five suspected poachers had entered Kruger National Park in South Africa on foot last week, when one of them was ‘suddenly’ attacked by an elephant. The other four men escaped, but were arrested.
Five suspected poachers had entered Kruger National Park in South Africa on foot last week, when one of them was ‘suddenly’ attacked by an elephant. The other four men escaped, but were arrested.
The Barker family, a crew of two adults and five children, only found the camera because father, Andrew, works in IT.
The Barker family, a crew of two adults and five children, only found the camera because father, Andrew, works in IT.
The Polish opposition is warning that the ruling party could try to attempt a Brexit of its own.
The Polish opposition is warning that the ruling party could try to attempt a Brexit of its own.
Representative Ilhan Omar was threatened with murder by a man who was arrested on Friday. On Saturday Trump mocked her in a speech to the Republican Jewish Coalition in Las Vegas.
Representative Ilhan Omar was threatened with murder by a man who was arrested on Friday. On Saturday Trump mocked her in a speech to the Republican Jewish Coalition in Las Vegas.
Dean Nicholson, 31, was pedalling up a hill in Bosnia when he heard a plaintive meow; he called the cat Nala after the lioness in his favourite film, The Lion King.
Dean Nicholson, 31, was pedalling up a hill in Bosnia when he heard a plaintive meow; he called the cat Nala after the lioness in his favourite film, The Lion King.
Cho, a Korean American actor known for his roles in Harold & Kumar and Star Trek, will play bounty hunter Spike Spiegel in the anime Western, after a landmark year for Asian representation in film and TV.
Cho, a Korean American actor known for his roles in Harold & Kumar and Star Trek, will play bounty hunter Spike Spiegel in the anime Western, after a landmark year for Asian representation in film and TV.