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Nepal vows action against trekker rescue scam

Nepal vows action against trekker rescue scam

Nepal's government has developed tough measures to stamp out insurance scams involving unnecessary helicopter rescues of trekkers, an official said Tuesday, a long-running racket threatening the country's vital tourism industry. The Himalayan nation, home to eight of the world's 10 highest peaks including

'Charlie's Angels' stars reunite for show's 50th anniversary

'Charlie's Angels' stars reunite for show's 50th anniversary

The stars of legendary American crime drama "Charlie's Angels" reunited Monday at Los Angeles' PaleyFest to celebrate 50 years since the show catapulted the trio to fame. Aired over five seasons between 1976 and 1981, the show became a cultural phenomenon that left its mark

Laughter, tears: historic day for astronaut Jenni Gibbons in Houston

Laughter, tears: historic day for astronaut Jenni Gibbons in Houston

Canadian astronaut Jenni Gibbons was at the heart of NASA's control room in Houston on Monday, supporting her Artemis II crewmates remotely during their flight around the Moon. As the backup astronaut for the mission, Gibbons trained alongside Americans Christina Koch, Victor Glover, Reid Wiseman and fellow Canadian

Croatia finally landmine-free 30 years after war, but wounds remain

Croatia finally landmine-free 30 years after war, but wounds remain

Davorin Cetin was cleaning a yard in a Croatian village when a landmine exploded metres away, leaving him badly injured and killing a close friend instantly. It took him two decades and more than a dozen operations before he felt safe stepping on grass again, haunted by what might lie

Taiwan opposition leader in China: what you need to know

Taiwan opposition leader in China: what you need to know

The leader of Taiwan's largest opposition party is in China for the first time in 10 years. Kuomintang (KMT) chairwoman Cheng Li-wun sees her visit as laying the foundation for "peace and stability" with Beijing, which claims Taiwan is part of its territory and threatens

'Morale boost': NASA carries out Moon mission during tough year for science

'Morale boost': NASA carries out Moon mission during tough year for science

As the four Artemis astronauts approached a high point of their lunar mission -- getting slung around the far side of the Moon -- NASA staffers crowded into Houston's famed mission control room Monday for a team photo. They were all smiles as countdown clocks ticked and the Orion spacecraft

After milestone-rich lunar flyby, astronauts start trip home

After milestone-rich lunar flyby, astronauts start trip home

The Artemis II astronauts wrapped up their lunar flyby as they continue their journey back to Earth on Tuesday, bringing with them rich celestial observations including little-known lunar craters, a solar eclipse and meteor strikes that scientists hope will open doors. Their eyes glued to the spacecraft windows for