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North China province issues alert for high temperature
Shijiazhuang, July 4 (Xinhu/UNB) -- Residents have been advised to guard against the heat wave as north China's Hebei Province issued a red alert for high temperatures Wednesday.
Zookeeper hurt in tiger attack back to work at Kansas zoo
Topeka, Jul 4 (AP/UNB) — A zookeeper who spent two months recovering from a tiger attack at a Kansas zoo is now back to work.
Success has Malaysian rapper Bunga dreaming of music
Dhaka, Jul 3 (AP/UNB) - One of the few Malaysian female rappers, Bunga says she at first didn't consider a career in music.
Floating Antarctic ice goes from record high to record lows
Washington, Jul 2 (AP/UNB) — The amount of ice circling Antarctica is suddenly plunging from a record high to record lows, baffling scientists.
Hindu pilgrimage begins amid high security in Indian Kashmir
Srinagar, Jul 1 (AP/UNB) — Thousands of Hindu pilgrims began the arduous trek to an icy Himalayan cave in disputed Kashmir on Monday, with tens of thousands of Indian government forces guarding roads and mountain passes.
Japan resumes commercial whaling despite low demand
Tokyo, Jul 1 (AP/UNB) — Japanese whalers returned to port Monday with their first catch after resuming commercial whaling for the first time in 31 years, achieving the long-cherished goal of traditionalists that is seen as largely a lost cause amid slowing demand for the meat and changing views on conservation.
Protests meet lifting of Madrid's anti-pollution measures
Madrid, Jul 1 (AP/UNB) — Protesters have disrupted traffic in downtown Madrid where the new conservative city council is scrapping bans and fines for polluting vehicles.
Japan bans indoor smoking at public venues
Tokyo, July 1 (Xinhua/UNB)-- A new Japanese law which bans indoor smoking at public venues took effect on Monday to prevent the spread of passive smoking.
Single-use plastic bags banned in New Zealand
Wellington, July 1 (Xinhua/UNB)-- Single-use plastic bags were officially banned for all New Zealand retailers from Monday.
Melted Alaska sea ice alarms coast residents, scientists
Anchorage, Jul 1 (AP/UNB) — Sea ice along northern Alaska disappeared far earlier than normal this spring, alarming coastal residents who rely on wildlife and fish.