A ferry collided with what apparently was a marine animal off a Japanese island on Saturday, injuring more than 80 people, local media reported.
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Mystery of the missing princess
Sheikha Latifa, a princess in Dubai’s royal family, sought escape from her father’s oppressive rule.
Princess Sheikha Latifa tried to flee Dubai. She left a video to prove it
Sheikha Latifa, a princess in Dubai’s royal family, undertook a daring escape from her father’s oppressive rule.
Chelsea Manning jailed for contempt after refusing to testify in WikiLeaks grand jury investigation
Judge jails Chelsea Manning for contempt after she refused to testify before a grand jury investigating WikiLeaks.
British PM Theresa May issues dire warning about Brexit
British Prime Minister Theresa May said Friday that if Parliament rejects her Brexit deal next week “we may never leave the EU”. (March 8)
Amid reports that North Korea rocket launch facility operational; Trump would be ‘very surprised’ if Kim Jong Un renews testing
Amid reports that aNorth Koreanrocket launch facility isoperational, President Donald Trump said he would “very disappointed” if he saw signs of any renewed testing.
Two tons of cocaine seized off Peruvian coast
Peruvian security forces seize two tons of cocaine of a ship that was destined for Mexico. Video provided by AFP
Lawyer reveals mystery of Ghosn ‘disguise’
The mystery of Carlos Ghosn’s strange attire when he was released from Japanese detention has been solved. (March 8)
South Korea, US sign deal on Seoul paying more for US military
President Donald Trump had pressured Seoul to increase its share, triggering concerns in South Korea that he might withdraw some of the 28,500 U.S. troops.
South Koreans still eat a million dogs a year, but changing attitudes have cut demand
A decline in demand for eating dogsin South Korea is being driven by changing attitudes about dogs, and dog meat. But the practice still persists.