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Container ship sinks off coast of Batam

US races to contain flesh-eating parasite screwworm, reports no further cases

One official said the presence of screwworms is an "agricultural emergency".

Operator charged over living conditions such as faulty urinals, damaged walls in foreign worker dormitory

Communal toilets at the dormitory contained a broken squatting pan, faulty urinals and a hole in a corroded ceiling, according to charge sheets.

Islamic State-linked fighters in Congo kill 16 in Ebola-hit area

KINSHASA, June 3 - Fighters linked to Islamic State killed 16 civilians in an attack in eastern Congo near where Ebola cases have been recorded, a local military spokesperson said on Wednesday, underscoring the threat of armed conflict as health officials try to contain the outbreak.

Lockheed shoots down test drone using container-launched missile

June 3 - Defense major Lockheed Martin said on Wednesday that it had successfully launched a missile from a shipping container and intercepted a test drone amid rising demand for low-cost counter-drone solutions.

Iran eyes limited US deal to relieve economic strain and buy time

Officials see a narrow deal as a way to buy time, unlock financial relief and contain domestic risks without addressing the most contentious issues.

Eleven confirmed dead in Washington state chemical accident, all bodies recovered

A tank containing “white liquor” imploded at a Nippon Dynawave Packaging facility on May 26.

Russian Oreshnik missile fired in January was nine years old, Ukrainian experts say

KYIV, May 29 - A Russian Oreshnik missile fired at Ukraine in January appears to have been made nine years ago and contains only Russian and Belarusian components, Ukrainian experts said on Friday after examining fragments of a weapon Russia says is a game-changer.

Singapore influencer fined S$3,500 after advertising vapes for sale on Telegram

Eunice Joy Ng, known online as "Mermaid Girl", pleaded guilty to one count of publishing an advertisement containing a suggestion to purchase imitation tobacco products, but objected to the fine of S$4,000 sought by the prosecution.

Company fined for selling ayurvedic pills with high amounts of lead; customer poisoned and warded

The pills, which were imported from India, were found to contain lead levels that exceeded the permissible limit for traditional medicines by thousands of times.

Ebola outruns containment as Congo faces ‘catastrophic collision’ of disease and war

The head of the WHO says a ceasefire among warring groups is needed to contain the outbreak.

Chemical tank rupture in Washington state causes one death, multiple injuries

The authorities said a tank containing “white liquor” ruptured.

Commentary: I survived Ebola. This is what scares me most about this outbreak

Much of the infrastructure to catch and contain Ebola outbreaks early has been dismantled over the past year, as the United States abdicated its role as leader in global health, says emergency doctor Craig Spencer for Bloomberg Opinion.

Russian Orthodox cleric denies link to white substance found in car by Czech police

LONDON, May 25 - A former senior cleric in the Russian Orthodox Church said on Monday that Czech police had found small containers of a white substance in his car during a search a day earlier, and denied any connection to those items.

US firefighters rescue 25 million bees in broken-down truck amid high heat

Firefighters used a hose to mist the truck’s trailer containing the bees to keep the insects 'cool, calm, and safe'.