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North Korea says underwater-launched missile test succeeded
Seoul, OCT 03 (AP/UNB) — North Korea confirmed Thursday it has carried out its first underwater-launched ballistic missile test in three years, in an apparent bid to dial up pressure on the United States ahead of a weekend resumption of their nuclear diplomacy.
World War II-era bomber crashes; at least 7 reported dead
Windsor Locks, OCT 03 (AP) — A World War II-era plane with 13 people aboard crashed and burned at the Hartford airport after encountering mechanical trouble on takeoff Wednesday, killing seven of them.
Prince Harry lashes out at UK press for treatment of Meghan
London, Oct 2 (AP/UNB) — Prince Harry has lashed out at the British media for its treatment of his wife, Meghan, accusing it of hounding her the way it did his mother, Princess Diana, who died in a 1997 car crash while trying to elude paparazzi.
Hong Kong police slammed as 'trigger-happy' after teen shot
Hong Kong, Oct 2 (AP/UNB) — Holding up posters saying "Don't shoot our kids," Hong Kong residents and schoolmates of a teenage demonstrator shot at close range in the chest by a police officer rallied Wednesday to condemn police actions and demand accountability.
Vatican cardinal skeptical about married priests for Amazon
Vatican City, Oct 2 (AP/UNB) — A top Vatican cardinal has expressed skepticism about ordaining married men to address the priest shortage in the Amazon, defending the value of priestly celibacy on the eve of a big Vatican meeting where the issue is officially up for debate.
Boris Johnson: UK is offering Brexit 'compromise' to EU
Manchester, Oct 2 (AP/UNB) — The U.K. will offer the European Union a proposed Brexit deal on Wednesday that represents a compromise for both sides, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said as he urged the bloc to meet Britain halfway and allow for the country's orderly departure after years of wrangling.
Namibia's employment opportunities shrink in agriculture sector
Windhoek, Oct. 2 (Xinhua/UNB) -- Namibia's employment opportunities from the agriculture sector has shrunk from 34 percent in 2012 to 23 percent to date, Agribank of Namibia said on Wednesday.
China's Palace Museum to release drama production with innovative technologies
Beijing, Oct. 2 (Xinhua/UNB) -- The Palace Museum, also known as the Forbidden City, has announced the launch of a drama production featuring various innovative storytelling technologies.
Xi's article on Party building published
Beijing, Oct. 2 (Xinhua/UNB) -- An article by Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, on Party building, was published Tuesday in the 19th issue of the Qiushi Journal this year.
UN envoy urges calm, restraint after violent protests in Iraq
Baghdad, Oct. 2 (Xinhua/UNB) -- The United Nations (UN) top envoy in Iraq called on Wednesday for calm after violent anti-government protests in the capital Baghdad and other Iraqi provinces led to the death of at least one protester and the wounding of hundreds of others.