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US scientists discover new mammal species
US scientists announced Thursday the rare discovery of a new carnivorous mammal that lives in the trees of the Andes mountains in ...Hong Kong braces for Typhoon Utor
A typhoon lashed Hong Kong with wind and rain, closing down the bustling Asian financial center Wednesday before sweeping toward mainland China.Egypt troops in deadly crackdown on protesters
At least 41 people killed as security forces launch operation to remove supporters of former president from streets.Indian submarine sinks with 18 on board
The Indian defense minister says there were fatalities when a diesel-powered navy submarine caught fire and sank early Wednesday, trapping as many ...Opposition plans mass protests in Bahrain
Anti-government activists in Bahrain are calling for protests Wednesday to push for greater democracy, despite a new ban on large demonstrations in ...Global economic outlook dims while US recovery continues, ICC-Ifo survey reveals
The world economy has weakened slightly this quarter, mainly due to declining optimism in Asia and Latin America, while North America shows ...Two Koreas agree to re-open joint industrial park
North and South Korea have agreed to reopen a jointly operated industrial park that was closed in April, a joint statement said.Egypt declares month-long state of emergency
Egypt\'s interim president has declared a monthlong state of emergency to combat worsening violence after riot police moved to clear two sprawling ...Eurozone climbs out of longest ever recession
Europe\'s economy is showing signs of recovery for the first time since 2011, ending for now the Eurozone\'s longest recorded recession, according ...ElBaradei quits as Egypt vice president in protest at crackdown
Egyptian interim Vice President Mohamed Elbaradei resigned from his post following heavy political violence in Egypt. Elbaradei announced his resignation in a ...