Breast cancer cases in Ho Chi Minh City rise by 70% over 2 decades, most detected late
WorldThe number of breast cancer cases recorded in Ho Chi Minh City increased by about 70 percent over a 20-year period, but most patients in Vietnam are still diagnosed at late stages, experts said at a medical seminar on Saturday.
Japan thrash the Philippines 7-0 to reach Women's Asian Cup semis
WorldToko Koga scored twice as Japan stayed on course for a third Women's Asian Cup title with a 7-0 win over the Philippines in Sydney on Sunday, setting up a semi-final against South Korea.
F1 calls off April races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia
WorldLONDON -- Formula One's Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix will not take place in April due to the conflict in the Middle East, the sport announced on Saturday.
England paceman Wood making slow progress from knee injury
WorldEngland paceman Mark Wood said his recovery from a knee injury is "real slow going" but the 36-year-old knows that at this stage of his career it could all be over if he pushes too hard.
In modern Netherlands, one local keeps traditional Dutch dress alive
WorldVOLENDAM, Netherlands -- The Volendam women's costume, with its high pointed bonnet (hul), is one of the most recognizable forms of traditional Dutch dress, appearing often on postcards from the Netherlands.
Adobe reaches $150 million settlement of US lawsuit over termination fees, subscription cancellations
WorldAdobe reached a $150 million settlement to resolve a U.S. government lawsuit accusing the Photoshop and Acrobat maker of harming consumers by concealing hefty termination fees and making it difficult to cancel subscriptions, the Department of Justice said on Friday.
Apple MacBook Neo emerges as company’s most repairable laptop in more than a decade
WorldSAN FRANCISCO -- Apple's (AAPL.O) MacBook Neo, the laptop it announced last week that starts at $499 for students, is the most repairable laptop the company has released since 2014, according to an analysis released Friday by iFixit.
Hyundai issues stop sale for some 2026 Palisade SUVs after fatal incident
WorldHyundai Motor said on Friday it is stopping sales of some new Palisade SUVs in the United States and Canada and will recall them over an issue with power seats following an incident in which a two-year-old girl was killed in Ohio on March 7.
Japan oks bills for full coverage of childbirth costs
WorldTOKYO -- The Japanese government adopted at a cabinet meeting Friday bills aimed at introducing a system under which public health insurance will fully cover childbirth costs.
Japan eyes mass drone use for coastal defense
WorldTOKYO -- Amid an increasingly severe security environment, Japan's Defense Ministry plans to establish a coastal defense system using thousands of drones, while there are still many issues to overcome.
