It was unknown how many people on the ground were hurt as the Pakistan International Airlines jet, an Airbus A320, plowed into an alley and destroyed at least five houses.
Saturday, May 23, 2020
Pakistan jet with 98 aboard crashes in crowded neighborhood
Jaw Dropping Photos from Beautiful Countries
Switzerland
We
often think of Switzerland's snow-capped Alps, but winter isn't the only season
there. This photo, taken in early fall of this year is the highest situated
vineyard in all of Europe, with plantings stretching all the way up the
mountain to about 4,000 feet above sea level in the Valais region.
Best Beaches of the World
Anakena Beach
This
Chilean beach is not only gorgeous, but also features moai for you to relax
under.
Friday, May 22, 2020
Trump administration to withdraw from Open Skies treaty in a further erosion of arms control pacts with Russia
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Malaysia
Cameron
Valley, pictured here, is located at the main road going up to Tanah Rata from
Ringlet and comprises 1,600 acres of lush hilly terrain that since 1933 has been
producing a significant portion of Malaysia's tea.
Best Beaches of the World
Los Roques
Found
on Francisqui island, the Archipelago Los Roques National Park in Venezuela is
truly breathtaking.
Thursday, May 21, 2020
Singapore slammed for 'cruel' Zoom death sentence
Singapore was criticised for being "cruel and inhumane" Wednesday after a death sentence was handed down via video-conferencing platform Zoom.
Malaysian drug trafficker Punithan Genasan was Friday sentenced to hang in a hearing conducted remotely due to restrictions in place to combat the spread of the coronavirus, court officials said.
The 37-year-old had been found guilty over the trafficking of at least 28.5 grams (1.0 ounce) of heroin, a crime punishable by death under the city-state's tough anti-drugs laws.
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Albania
Albania
is a young country, having won its independence from the Ottoman Empire just
over a century ago. It's most famous for being the birthplace of Mother Teresa
and for its more than 3,250 species of plants, accounting for 30 percent or all
of Europe's flora. Pictured here are vegetable fields with poppy in
Divjaka-Karavasta National Park.
Best Beaches in the World
Harrismith Beach
This
secluded area in the Parish of St. Philip in Barbados will feel like your own
private beach.
Wednesday, May 20, 2020
U.S.-China Feud Over Coronavirus Erupts at World Health Assembly
President Xi Jinping of China announced at the start of the forum that Beijing would donate $2 billion toward fighting the coronavirus and dispatch doctors and medical supplies to Africa and other countries in the developing world.
Jaw Dropping Photos from Beautiful Countries
Sweden
This photo of a
river in Haerjedalen, Sweden may look as if it were taken at dusk, but it was
actually taken at midnight in mid-summer when the sun never fully sets due to
the tilt of the Earth on its axis and where Sweden lies in relation to that
tilt.
Best Beaches of the World
Crystal Cove
This breathtaking
beach is only accessible by foot or boat in the Hahei, Coromandel region of New
Zealand.
Tuesday, May 19, 2020
Japan Falls Into Recession, and Worse Lies Ahead
The world’s third-largest economy after the United States and China shrank by an annualized rate of 3.4 percent in the first three months of the year, the country’s government said on Monday.
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Italy
The Rocca Calascio in Abruzzo is the
highest mountaintop fort in all of Italy and one of the oldest, with
construction having commenced by the 10th century. Badly damaged by an
earthquake in the 18th century, it has not been restored, but it stands as a
beautiful ruin in the Gran Sasso National Park.
Best Beaches in the World
Shoal Bay East
All you need is a
rum cocktail on this white sandy beach in Anguilla.
PJ of the Day
Finland just closed its borders. You know what that means.
No one will be crossing the finish line.
Monday, May 18, 2020
Sunday, May 17, 2020
Hundreds of villages locked down in northeastern China after new coronavirus outbreak
Hundreds of villages in China's northeastern Jilin province have been placed under lockdown after a cluster of new coronavirus cases were reported in the region, local government officials said Saturday.
Over 1,000 residential buildings have also been quarantined in Shulan, a small city in the center of the province, after cases were also reported there, the officials said.
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Republic of Namibia
Lying
just north of South Africa, Namibia, which was part of South Africa
until it won its independence in 1990, has become one of the world's premier
eco-tourism destinations. That's thanks to its varied landscapes, including the
Namib desert, pictured here, with its red dunes, vast plains, and rugged
mountains, and ocean in the distance. Add Namibia to this group of the most popular travel
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