77 nations commit to carbon neutrality

Sep 25,2019
The United Nations chief says 77 countries have committed to cutting their greenhouse gas emissions and bringing them to effectively zero by 2050.
Afghan gov't forces kill 6 militants, liberate 20 villages
Sep 25
At least six militants have been killed and 20 villages have been liberated in Alinegar district of Afghanistan's eastern Laghman province.
Skeletal elephant dies in Sri Lanka weeks after parade outcry
Sep 25
An emaciated 70-year-old elephant that caused a social media outcry after being forced to take part in an annual Buddhist pageant in Sri Lanka has died, officials said Wednesday.
Insurer plans policy to prompt disaster evacuation
Sep 25
An insurance company says it may introduce a policy aimed at encouraging people to evacuate their homes during disasters.
Seven dead after boat sinks in central Philippines
Sep 25
Seven people drowned after a boat of a local dragon boat team sank off Boracay island-beach resort in the central Philippines Wednesday morning, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has said.
Strong quake hits northeastern Pakistan
Sep 25
A powerful earthquake hit northeastern Pakistan on Tuesday, killing at least 23 people and injuring more than 400.
Beijing opens glitzy airport ahead of China's 70th anniversary
Sep 25
A futuristic new airport in Beijing, which is expected to become one of the busiest in the world, was opened by President Xi Jinping on Wednesday.