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Hawaiians urged not to ignore cesspool issues

The US state of Hawaii is being urged not to ignore an array of cesspool problems that are causing public health concerns. A recent report showed human waste was leaking into some of the state’s drinking water supply and the ocean. [restrict] Puako is a popular tourist destination on the big island known for its […]

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Papuan Liberation Army claims responsibility for dead Indonesian soldier

The West Papua National Liberation Army has claimed responsibility for the fatal shooting of an Indonesian soldier in Papua province yesterday. Highlands-based Defense Region Command of the West Papua National Liberation Army, or TPNPB. [restrict] Highlands-based Defense Region Command of the West Papua National Liberation Army, or TPNPB. Photo: TPNPB The shooting took place at […]

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Ex-student kills 17 in shooting spree at Florida high school

At least 17 victims were taken to Broward Health Hospitals from the incident at Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, though their conditions were not immediately clear. Victims include students and adults, the Broward Sheriff’s Office said.The suspect, 19-year-old Nikolas Cruz, was taken into custody off campus. He slipped out of the school after the […]

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Passengers terrified when engine cover rips off plane bound for Hawaii

Passengers on a flight from California to Hawaii faced a terrifying sight on Tuesday when the engine’s covering ripped off the aircraft. The incident happened about 45 minutes before United Airlines flight 1175 reached the airport in Honolulu, according to Maria Falaschi, a passenger who tweeted about the scary experience. [restrict] United Airlines confirmed to […]

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Thailand to scan eyes of workers in notorious seafood industry

Bangkok (AFP) – Thailand is using optical scanning technology to keep track of who is working on its fishing boats, officials said Thursday, as the kingdom tries to curb slave labour and human trafficking that has riddled the low-paid industry. The lucrative fishing business is the fourth largest in the world and is heavily dependant […]

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