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Obama announces visit to Cuba in March, eyeing foreign policy legacy

NEW YORK—US President Barack Obama will visit Cuba in March, the White House announced Thursday, marking the latest effort to …

Pope suggests contraception can be condoned in Zika crisis

Pope Francis has suggested women threatened with the Zika virus could use artificial contraception, saying “avoiding pregnancy is not an …

France, Turkey urge Syrian factions to resume talks to end civil war

PARIS—France and Turkey on Thursday called for the resumption of intra-Syrian talks and full implementation of the Munich ceasefire agreement …

World Bank provides USD 150-M fund to fight Zika virus

WASHINGTON—The World Bank Group on Thursday announced that it has provided USD 150 million to help countries in Latin America …

Dozens of cancer patients given incorrect dose of medication at prestigious Australian hospital

SYDNEY—Dozens of Australian cancer patients have reportedly received less than the recommended dosage of a chemotherapy drug over a three …

Aussie scientists confident in stopping spread of Zika virus

CANBERRA—Australian scientists have moved a step closer to preventing the spread of Zika virus, after they exposed mosquitoes to bacterium …

Popular ‘fad’ diet could cause rapid weight gain

MELBOURNE—The extreme Paleo diet, which recommends the exclusive consumption of food available to early humans, increases weight gain according to …

New China Southern Airlines service promises boost to New Zealand’s South Island

WELLINGTON, Aug. 28 (PNA/Xinhua) — New Zealand’s South Island is expecting a major tourism boost after China Southern Airlines announced …

China wins 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup bid

TOKYO — Horacio Muratore, president of the International Basketball Federation (FIBA), announced here Friday that China will host the 2019 …

Air passengers to face tougher biosecurity checks in New Zealand

WELLINGTON — Travelers arriving in New Zealand will come under greater scrutiny from later this year as biosecurity officials step …

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