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North Korea’s trash balloons fall near South’s presidential office
Seoul, South Korea CNN — Trash-laden North Korean balloons were found on the grounds of South Korea’s presidential office compound, officials said Wednesday, the latest in a series of incidents that have raised tensions and rhetoric on the Korean Peninsula. More than 3,000 North Korean balloons, often filled with garbage such as cigarette butts, discarded batteries and…
Trump heads to Davos more aggressive and ambitious than ever
DAVOS, Switzerland — President Trump will depart for Davos on Tuesday feeling more confident than ever in his own power to shape global events and more willing to bully and berate anyone who stands in his way. Why it matters: In recent weeks, Trump has shown he’s no longer content just dominating the U.S. and…
Dengue cases surge by nearly 50% in Americas amid ’emergency situation’, UN agency says
MEXICO CITY, April 18 (Reuters) – Dengue cases have created an “emergency situation” in the Americas, although cases in hotspots Argentina and Brazil appear to have stabilized, the head of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) said on Thursday. PAHO, a United Nations agency, has confirmed more than 5.2 million cases of dengue across the…
6.7 Magnitude Earthquake Kills Married Couple, Shakes Southern Philippines
“I think it was the strongest earthquake I’ve ever experienced,” Keeshia Leyran, 27- Report Manila, Philippines: A strong magnitude 6.7 earthquake shook the southern Philippines on Friday, killing a married couple as people fled buildings and part of a shopping mall ceiling collapsed. No tsunami threat was issued after the quake struck off Sarangani province…
Man who rescued 2 dozen people during Buffalo blizzard awarded Super Bowl tickets by Bills legend
Jay Withey’s efforts during a storm in Buffalo made him a hero. Whoever said no good deed goes unpunished should have a word with Jay Withey. Withey helped save two dozen people during a winter storm in Buffalo last month by sheltering them in a school. The Buffalo Bills and Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield…


