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Japan Moon Probe Survives Second Lunar Night

TOKYO —  Japan's unmanned moon lander woke up after surviving a second frigid, two-week lunar night and transmitted new images back to Earth, the country's space agency said Thursday. "We received a response from SLIM last night and…

Australian Lawmakers Probe Impact of Fire Ants

SYDNEY —  A federal parliamentary in Australia is examining the threat from invasive fire ants, which can kill people and livestock and potentially pose more of a danger to Australia than rabbits, cane toads, foxes, camels, wild dogs…

Tutoring the Elderly Is Growing Fast in China

Hong Kong/Beijing —  China's rapidly aging population is fueling a promising and fast-growing market for companies providing recreational classes and activities for the elderly middle class, from yoga to African drumming and smartphone…

Research Highlights Migrants Pay Gap in Australia

SYDNEY —  A report released Wednesday shows migrants are paid less than Australian-born workers. The Committee for Economic Development of Australia, an independent policy advocacy organization, has found migrants often work in jobs…

Thailand Prepares to Lift Commercial Surrogacy Ban

Bangkok —  Thailand’s plans to resurrect its commercial surrogacy trade, having banned the practice nearly a decade ago after a series of scandals, are reviving old fears concerning human trafficking of babies and the women hired to…

Chinese Officials Acknowledge Economic Challenges

BEIJING —  China needs to do more to boost employment and stabilize its property market, top officials acknowledged Saturday, as policymakers struggle to revive the country's battered economy. Beijing is grappling with a prolonged…

Indonesia Grapples With Obesity Issues

Depok, Indonesia —  They dance side to side and spin in circles with hips swiveling to music from Cardi B and Guns N’ Roses at Slim Fit Studio. The instructor, R Niken Ayu Larasati, shouts “1-2-3” as everyone’s arms move up and down…

Myanmar’s Youth Leaders Fear Conscription Law

Bangkok, Thailand —  Myanmar’s youth leaders are determined to avoid the military’s conscription law that can see them fight against the very resistance they are part of. The Myanmar’s People Military Service Law, which was enacted in…

Japan Moon Lander Revives After Lunar Night

Tokyo —  Japan's moon lander has produced another surprise by waking up after the two-week lunar night, the country's space agency said Monday. The unmanned Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM) touched down last month at a wonky…

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