Hundreds evacuated as strong winds fan wildfire in eastern Spain
MADRID, Nov 3 — Spanish authorities have evacuated at least 800 people around the coastal town of Gandia in the eastern region of Valencia after a wildfire broke out there…
Blinken says journalists need to be protected in Gaza
TEL AVIV, Nov 3 — US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Friday journalists in Gaza must be protected as they report on the war between Israel and Hamas militants.…
Philippines, Japan announce negotiations for key defense pact
MANILA, Nov 3 — Japan and the Philippines said today they will start negotiations for a defence pact that would allow the countries to deploy troops on each other’s territory.…
Alaska Airlines sued over attempt by off-duty pilot to shut down engines during flight
ANCHORAGE, Nov 3 — Three passengers who were aboard an Alaska Airlines jet when an off-duty pilot riding in the cockpit “jump seat” allegedly tried to disable the plane’s engines…
S. Korea: Russian help to boost North bid to launch spy satellite
SEOUL, Nov 1 — North Korea is in the final stages of preparations for the launch of a spy satellite and the chances of its third attempt succeeding are high,…