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Thousands of people were wounded and a dozen killed in the country of Lebanon when their pagers exploded simultaneously on Sept. 17 (Tuesday). Experts believe that Israel was likely responsible. The pagers had been bought by the terrorist organization Hezbollah, which is backed by Iran and operates in the Shiite Muslim
Israeli Forces Invade Gaza From Three Directions
The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) invaded the Palestinian territory of Gaza in the last days of October...
Middle East Crisis Heightens Global Tensions
News analysis With the Israeli army poised for a difficult invasion of Gaza following the terrorist...
Earthquake in Western Afghanistan Kills 2,400
KABUL — More than 2,400 people were killed in earthquakes in Afghanistan's western province of Herat,...
Ties Between Philippines and Australia Tighten as Joint Patrols Announced in South China Sea
On Aug. 25, the Philippines and Australia agreed to hold joint patrols in the South China Sea. In the...
The Fascinating Process Behind the Beauty of Natural Fibers (Part VI): Abaca
As we’ve seen in the first parts of this series, natural fibers come from an amazing array of sources...
Amidst Beijing’s Aggression in the South China Sea, US Hopes to Cooperate with ASEAN Nations
Tensions in the South China Sea continue to push China and the U.S. towards conflict, with the former...
Foxconn, Apple Supplier, Withdraws From $20 Billion India Chip Factory
Taiwan-based Foxconn, most widely known for assembling iPhones and other Apple products at factories...
Turkey Blocks Porn Site OnlyFans After Strong Conservative Demands
OnlyFans, a paid site offering pornographic content, has been blocked in Turkey following a campaign...
‘Clever Kanchil’: The Mouse Deer that Captivated Malaysia and Indonesia
The mouse deer, Chevrotains (Tragulus versicolor), is commonly known as kanchil in its home of Southeast...