Visitors throng to see giant pandas in renovated abode
The highlight is the "luxury" habitat of Meng Lan, a fan favorite, which is now equipped with features including a trampoline, space capsule, slide, and water play area.
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‘Space Shower’ system to be developed by Japanese company for use on the International Space Station
The final product will likely be a capsule-type booth for astronauts to use while standing.
Student gets stuck in chair in Sabah school, rescuers forced to use hydraulic cutter
The 14-year-old was reportedly playing around with a friend when she sat on a broken chair. The chair's seating cover gave way, causing her to slip into the resulting hole at…
Two Chinese nationals injured in Karachi shooting
According to a statement by the Sindh home department, a clash broke out between the foreigners and security guards at a police station in Karachi’s Sindh Industrial Trading…
Young Chinese woman in wheelchair defies odds to complete Spartan Race
29-year-old Zhang Qihui finished the 6.6-kilometer, 23-obstacle sprint race in 3 hours, 13 minutes, and 57 seconds.
Filipino navy sailor who lost thumb in West Philippine Sea skirmish with China gets it back
A bone from Seaman First Class Underwater Operator Jeffrey Facundo’s rib cage was taken to reconstruct his severed digit. It will take 18 months of rehabilitation after the rib…
Thai police nab Malaysian pop star, 5 others with haul of meth pills
The singer, who records under the name Eda Ezrin, made it big with her hit “Cinta Setandan Pisang” and Thai authorities had to step up security as many of her fans had crossed…
Vietnamese real estate tycoon appeals death sentence
Ho Chi Minh City People’s High Court on Monday began deliberations regarding property tycoon Truong My Lan’s appeal against her death penalty verdict rendered at a trial…
Ever wondered why some Koreans talk to themselves?
Some Koreans practice self-talk, wittingly or unwittingly, for such reasons as self-affirmation, indirect communication and coping with negative emotions.
Ten rhinos found dead in Nepal’s Chitwan National Park since July
With horns and hooves of these rhinos intact, the recent deaths are likely due to natural causes or accidents.