UK may allow genetic engineering of babies
LONDON, 17 July 2018: The use of gene editing technologies to alter the DNA of human embryos could be morally permissible as long as the science and its impact on …
Thai police bust human trafficking syndicate into Malaysia
BANGKOK, 16 July 2018: A major operation conducted by Thai police to rid southern Thailand from becoming a transit destination for migrants trying to cross illegally into Malaysia saw 23 human trafficking …
British PM warns: Back me or risk ‘no Brexit at all’
LONDON, 15 July 2018: British prime minister Theresa May warned her divided party on Sunday that there may be “no Brexit at all” if they wrecked her plan to forge …
Iceberg off Greenland may cause tsunami
NUUK, 15 July 2018: An iceberg the size of a hill has drifted close to a tiny village on the western coast of Greenland, causing fear it could swamp the …
Woman drove off 200-ft cliff, survives a week before rescue
MONTERREY, 15 July 2018: An Oregon woman who disappeared a week ago was rescued from the bottom of a California coastal cliff where she survived by drinking water from the …
Thai soccer boys leaving hospital on Thursday
CHIANG RAI, 14 July 2018: The 12 Thai boys and their soccer coach rescued from a flooded cave in Thailand are recovering well from their ordeal and will be discharged …
Space tour fee at least US$200k each
SEATTLE, 14 July 2018: Jeff Bezos’ rocket company plans to charge passengers about US$200,000 to US$300,000 for its first trips into space next year, said two people familiar with its …
‘Philippines, Province of China’ signs stir anger
MANILA, 12 July 2018: Banners calling the Philippines a “province of China” mysteriously appeared on bridges in Manila today, sparking fury on social media on what was the second anniversary …
Thai boys skinnier but in good health after ‘extraordinary’ cave rescue
CHIANG RAI, 11 July 2018: The 12 boys and their soccer coach rescued from inside a flooded Thai cave lost an average of 2kg during their 17-day ordeal but were …
Museum-bound plane crash horror
PRETORIA, 11 July 2018: One person was killed and about 20 were injured when a vintage plane crashed yesterday after it took off on a test flight from a small …