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Myanmar military government sets long prison terms for election protests

Myanmar military government sets long prison terms for election protests

Myanmar’s military government has imposed harsh new penalties for protesting its planned election, with critics potentially facing years in prison for dissent.The state-run G...

 Jul. 30
Japan records highest temperature on record

Japan records highest temperature on record

Japan has recorded its hottest day on record, the latest example of extreme weather to focus attention on climate change.The mercury hit 41.2 degrees Celsius (106.16 degrees Fahrenheit) in Tamba city, about 560km (350 miles) southwest of Tokyo, on Wednesday, surpassing the previo...

 Jul. 30

Tsunami waves hit Hawaii, Japan after Russia quake: What we know so far

Tsunami waves hit Hawaii, Japan after Russia quake: What we know so far Tsunami warnings and advisories have been issued for several countries with Pacific coastlines, including Japan, after a massive earthquake off Russia’s Far East coast.Waves ...

Jul. 30

Huge quake rocks Russia's Far East, triggering tsunami warnings around Pacific

Huge quake rocks Russia's Far East, triggering tsunami warnings around Pacific Parts of French Polynesia were told to brace for waves as high as 4 metres (13 ft) on Wednesday, after a powerful magnitude 8.8 earthquake off Russia's Far Eastern coast trigge...

Jul. 30