Homecoming
For years, hundreds of thousands of Afghans fleeing the turmoil of war crossed the border into Pakistan, hoping to start over again. Many of them succeeded in doing so.
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The Taiwan Earthquake’s Aftermath
A powerful earthquake of at least 7.4 magnitude struck Taiwan shortly before 8 a.m. on Wednesday.
South Koreans bid emotional farewell to beloved panda leaving for China
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — A crowd of people, some weeping, gathered at a rain-soaked amusement park in South Korea to bid farewell to a beloved giant panda before her departure to China on Wednesday.
Rare photos give a glimpse into the lives of wild cats in Malaysia’s tropical jungles
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Attempting to draw youth, Japan’s royal family debuts Instagram. But so far, no candid photos shared
TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s imperial family made an Instagram debut with a barrage of posts on Monday, hoping to shake off their reclusive image and reach out to younger people on social media.
King Charles shakes hands, chats with crowd at most significant public outing since cancer diagnosis
King Charles III shook hands and chatted with onlookers after attending an Easter service at Windsor Castle on Sunday in his most significant public outing since being diagnosed with cancer last month.
Ecology of South Korea’s Mount Halla faces threat from ramen-slurping hikers
As the trend of taking photos of eating instant cup ramen after hiking Jeju Island’s Mount Halla gains popularity in South Korea, concerns regarding environmental issues, including ecosystem disruption, are on the rise.