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Starbucks to phase out plastic straws

Starbucks Corp. said on Monday it will begin phasing out use of plastic straws at its restaurants by 2020, giving environmentalists a sizeable victory in their campaign to convince restaurants to abandon plastic utensils.

Feature | 2018-07-11 11:34

How plastic straw ban negatively affects people with disabilities

'Chilli crab summit' in Singapore

Impersonators of Kim Jong Un and Donald Trump surprised guests with a "chilli crab summit" at a seafood restaurant in Singapore on Saturday (June 9) ahead of the anticipated summit between the two leaders.

Feature | 2018-06-10 09:57

South Koreans play on Kim Jong-un's softer image

With missile tests, nuclear threats and ruthless destruction of opponents, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has been an ominous presence hanging over the South.

Feature | 2018-06-07 15:00

'Kim Jong Un' poses for selfies in Singapore ahead of Trump summit

Surprised Singaporeans pursued North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on Sunday (May 27) before realizing the portly man with slick black hair near the Marina Bay Sands hotel was an impersonator

Feature | 2018-05-28 14:35

Stunning photo of Milky Way captured by ESA

This breathtaking all-sky photo of the Milky Way was taken by the European Space Agency's Gaia satellite. It charts the location, color and brightness of 1.7 billion stars and shows nearby galaxies as well.

Feature | 2018-05-17 13:34

Summit sparks Pyongyang noodle cravings

The sight of the leaders of the two Koreas eating Pyongyang-style cold noodles at the Inter-Korea banquet whet the appetites of Seoul residents and long queues of people formed outside of restaurants on Saturday (April 28).

Feature | 2018-04-30 15:17

Inter-Korean summit spices up 'naengmyeon' noodle craze

South Koreans express their hopes for the outcome of inter-Korea summit

Four South Koreans from different walks of life express their hopes for the outcome of the upcoming inter-Korea summit on Friday (April 27).

Feature | 2018-04-26 15:05

South Korean residents of border village hope for peace ahead of summit

South Korean residents of a border village are wishing for lasting peace in their region, ahead of the first summit in a decade between the leaders of the two Koreas.

Feature | 2018-04-25 11:11

How will Kim Jong-un travel for critical Trump meeting?

North Korea may not possess transport capable of getting leader Kim Jong Un to his May meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump.

Feature | 2018-04-22 14:45

Plastic-eating enzyme could help in battling pollution

Researchers from the U.S. and Britain say they have created a plastic-eating enzyme that could be used aide in the recovery and recycling of plastics.

Feature | 2018-04-22 14:07

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