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Anger as Amsterdam allows 'ugly' solar panels on historic canal houses

Amsterdam's world-famous canalside houses will soon be allowed to have visible solar panels on their roofs, much to the dismay of local heritage groups, who say they will be an eyesore.

'End of the world': tsunami body collector's torment 20 years on

Djafaruddin says he has recovered from the trauma of collecting bodies when the world's deadliest tsunami devastated Indonesia's western coast two decades ago, but he still breaks down when thinking about the orphaned children.

Indian Ocean nations to mark 20 years since devastating tsunami

Tsunami-hit nations will next week commemorate the more than 220,000 people who died in the Boxing Day disaster two decades ago, when huge waves tore into coastal communities around the Indian Ocean.

Filipina on Indonesia death row arrives home to 'new life'

A Filipina who spent nearly 15 years on Indonesia's death row tearfully reunited with family members Wednesday after arriving in Manila, where she now awaits a hoped-for pardon in a women's prison.

Rescuers hunt for survivors in Vanuatu quake, 14 dead

Rescue teams dug for survivors trapped in crumpled buildings in the Pacific nation of Vanuatu on Wednesday after a powerful earthquake killed at least 14 people, some of them buried in rubble and landslides.

Morocco's women rug weavers battle to save age-old craft

In southern Morocco, women are the guardians of the age-old craft of carpet weaving, an intricate art form that often leaves them with meagre earnings.

Harris Data Integrity Solutions Taps Julie Pursley as Director of Industry Relations

Harris Data Integrity Solutions, the leading provider of best-in-class person data integrity services and software, announced today the appointment of Julie Pursley, MSHI, RHIA, CHDA, FAHIMA, as its director of industry relations. In this role, which oversees all facets of sales activities, Pursley will focus on building team and client success and business operational efficiencies through a strong blend of management, strategic selling principles, industry presence, and thought leadership.

Phase 2 Study Initiated to Evaluate Jaguar Health's Crofelemer for Microvillus Inclusion Disease (MVID), an Ultrarare Congenital Diarrheal Disorder

The study is one of five clinical efforts - three proof-of-concept investigator-initiated trials (IIT) and two Phase 2 studies - of crofelemer for the rare disease indications of MVID and/or short bowel syndrome with intestinal failure (SBS-IF) in the US, EU, and/or Middle East/North Africa regions; availability of first IIT proof-of-concept results potentially in Q1 2025Crofelemer, Jaguar's novel plant-based prescription drug, has been granted Orphan-Drug Designation by the FDA and the European Medicines Agency (EMA) for both MVID and SBS-IF

Applied DNA Customer ÚHKT Initiates Phase I Clinical Trial for Rapidly Manufacturable CAR T-Cell Therapy Produced from Linea DNA

- Regulatory Approval Showcases Clinical Advancement of Linea DNA™ as a Rapid and Effective Means of Producing CAR-T cell Therapies -

Interactive Strength Inc. (Nasdaq:TRNR) Secures 162 Unit CLMBR Commitment and Signs Exclusive Distribution Agreement With Planet Fitness SAS for France

Interactive Strength Inc. (NASDAQ:TRNR) ("TRNR" or the "Company"), maker of innovative specialty fitness equipment under the CLMBR and FORME brands, today announced it secured exclusive distribution in Metropolitan France and French Regions with French training and equipment brand Planet Fitness SAS. The three-year agreement also includes a minimum commitment of 162 CLMBR units, which is expected to generate more than $0.5 million in revenue.

Rescuers hunt for survivors in Vanuatu capital, 14 reported dead

Rescue teams dug for survivors trapped beneath crumpled buildings in Vanuatu on Wednesday after a powerful earthquake struck the capital Port Vila, leaving at least 14 people reported dead.

Rescuers hunt for survivors in Vanuatu capital, 14 feared dead

Rescue teams dug for survivors trapped beneath crumpled buildings in Vanuatu on Wednesday after a powerful earthquake struck the capital Port Vila, leaving at least 14 people reported dead.

US CEO slaying suspect charged with murder as 'act of terrorism'

US authorities on Tuesday charged the man suspected of gunning down a health insurance CEO in New York earlier this month with murder, including a charge of second-degree murder "as an act of terrorism."

France imposes curfew for cyclone-hit Mayotte as toll rises

Authorities announced a nighttime curfew Tuesday to curb looting after a devastating cyclone hit the French overseas territory of Mayotte, with the country's prime minister warning the death toll could rise.

Major quake crushes buildings in Vanuatu capital, 14 feared dead

A powerful earthquake hit the Pacific nation of Vanuatu on Tuesday, smashing buildings in the capital Port Vila, including one used by foreign embassies, and leaving at least 14 people reported dead.

Filipina on Indonesia death row flies home to 'new life'

A Filipina inmate on death row in Indonesia for nearly 15 years was transferred home Wednesday to what she called a "new life", following an agreement for her repatriation after years of negotiations.

Bolivia's Morales slams 'brutal judicial war' after warrant issued

Bolivian ex-president Evo Morales accused his successor on Tuesday of launching a "brutal judicial war" against him, after prosecutors issued an arrest warrant over his alleged relationship with a minor.

Filipina on Indonesia death row handed to Philippine officials

A Filipina inmate on death row in Indonesia was handed over to Philippine officials in capital Jakarta Tuesday, before flying home after the countries signed an agreement for her repatriation.

Ireland fines Meta 251 mn euros over Facebook hacks

An Irish regulator helping police European Union data privacy on Tuesday said it had fined Facebook-owner Meta 251 million euros ($263 million) for a data protection failure that saw users' accounts hacked.

Spain central bank raises 2024 growth forecast despite floods

Spain's central bank raised its 2024 growth forecast by 0.3 percentage points on Tuesday despite the impact of the devastating October 29 floods, the country's worst such disaster in decades.

Whaling activist Watson freed after Denmark rejects extradition

Anti-whaling activist Paul Watson was on Tuesday released from detention in Greenland, after Denmark decided to refuse a Japanese extradition request over a 2010 clash with whalers.

Aid reaches remote Pakistan valley hit by sectarian clashes

Aid flights landed in a remote Pakistan valley on Tuesday where thousands of people are stranded because of sectarian clashes that have killed more than 200 people since July.

Major quake crushes buildings in Vanuatu capital, bodies seen

A powerful earthquake struck the Pacific island of Vanuatu on Tuesday, smashing buildings in the capital Port Vila including one housing the US and other embassies, with a witness telling AFP of bodies seen in the city.

Bodies seen in Vanuatu capital after major quake

A powerful earthquake hit the Pacific island of Vanuatu on Tuesday, smashing buildings in the capital Port Vila including one housing the US and other embassies, with a witness telling AFP of bodies seen in the city.

Bodies seen in street as major quake hits Vanuatu

A powerful earthquake hit the Pacific island of Vanuatu on Tuesday, severely damaging buildings in the capital Port Vila including one housing foreign embassies, with a witness telling AFP of bodies lying in the street.

15-year-old girl killed two in latest US school shooting: police

A 15-year-old female student was identified by police as the assailant who opened fire Monday at a school in the US state of Wisconsin, where a fellow student and teacher were killed and the suspected shooter was found dead.

Judge rules against Trump bid to throw out hush money conviction

A New York judge ruled Monday against a bid by US President-elect Donald Trump to have his conviction for covering up hush money payments to a porn star thrown out on immunity grounds.

Applied DNA Announces Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2024 Financial Results, Announces Strategic Restructuring to Prioritize the Manufacture of Critical Starting Materials for Genetic Medicines

- Pursuing Divestiture of CertainT® Platform, Implements Changes to Corporate Leadership -- Build-out of GMP Manufacturing Facility to be Completed by January 9, 2025 -- Webcast and Conference Call Scheduled for Thursday, January 9, 2025, at 4:30 PM ET -

PillSafe Founders' Interview Featured on Bloomberg, Fox Business, and Nasdaq

The interview with Dr. John Barr and Jim Patton tackles medication safety and how PillSafe Technologies secures prescriptions, prevents abuse, and protects patients and doctors, leading the fight against the opioid crisis.

FDA Approves Orphan-Drug Designation for Jaguar Health’s Crofelemer for Treatment of Diarrhea in Cholera

World Health Organization (WHO) has classified the global resurgence of cholera at the highest internal level for emergencies; 1.3 to 4 million cholera cases and 21,000 to 143,000 cholera-related deaths occur each year worldwideCholera is an acute diarrheal illness caused by infection of the intestine with the bacterium Vibrio choleraeCrofelemer previously granted orphan-drug designation by the FDA and the European Medicines Agency (EMA) for both short bowel syndrome and microvillus inclusion disease

Student, teacher killed in latest US school shooting

A teenage student opened fire Monday at a school in the northern US state of Wisconsin, killing two and injuring several others before being found dead, officials said.

Student, teacher killed in US school shooting