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An investigation has been launched into claims climbers left a porter to die close to the height of the world's most treacherous mountain, a mountaineer has stated.Dozens of climbers are alleged to have walked previous the Pakistani helper of their eagerness to achieve the summit of K2 after he was gravely injured in a fall. The accusations surrounding the occasions on 27 July on the world's second-highest peak overshadowed a record-breaking climb by Norwegian mountaineer Kristin Harila and her Nepalese information Tenjen (Lama) Sherpa. They turned the quickest climbers to scale the world's 14 highest mountains, which took 92 days.She has rejected any duty for the loss of life of the porter, Mohammed Hassan, a 27-year-old father of three who slipped and fell off a slim path i...

TAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwan’s vp left Saturday on a visit to Paraguay to strengthen relations together with his authorities’s final diplomatic companion in South America at a time when China is stepping up efforts to isolate the self-ruled island democracy. ...

YEREVAN, Armenia — Armenia referred to as on the U.N. Security Council to carry an emergency assembly on the worsening humanitarian state of affairs in Azerbaijan’s Nagorno-Karabakh area, which is generally populated by Armenians. ...

AMMAN (AP) - The King of Jordan accredited a invoice Saturday to punish on-line speech deemed dangerous to nationwide unity, in line with the Jordanian state information company, laws that has drawn accusations from human rights teams of a crackdown on free expression in a rustic the place censorship is on the rise. ...

WASHINGTON (AP) - After practically three weeks of interesting to the United States and different allies for assist restoring Niger’s president to energy, pals and supporters of the democratically elected chief are making a less complicated plea: Save his life. ...

The Lionesses have secured a spot within the semi-finals of the Women's World Cup after beating Colombia 2-1. Colombia led the match with Leicy Stantos's objective 44 minutes in after she looped a shot over Mary Earps from the suitable, however Lauren Hemp managed to equalise simply minutes earlier than half time after a mistake from Colombia goalkeeper Catalina Perez. Alessia Russo secured England's second objective 63 minutes in, lobbing the ball into the underside left nook from contained in the penalty space to provide the Lionesses the lead.England v Colombia - comply with dwell responseShortly after, Colombia's Perez left the pitch with an damage and was subbed for Natalia Giraldo. The Lionesses will now face Au...

WARSAW, Poland — Poland’s ruling social gathering chief mentioned Friday that Polish voters might be requested to determine whether or not they assist the sell-off of state-owned enterprises in a referendum, saying it will be about “whether the wealth of generations will remain in Polish hands.” ...

TAIPEI, Taiwan — China has detained a employee from a army industrial group on suspicion of spying for the CIA, nationwide safety authorities stated Friday, including to the listing of public accusations of espionage between Beijing and Washington. ...

At least one particular person has died and dozens of others have been rescued after a migrant boat crossing the English Channel capsized.Five different folks have been recovered in "serious condition" and brought to a hospital in Calais by helicopter and 50 folks have been rescued, French authorities stated. A search and rescue operation involving 5 French ships, two British ships and a helicopter is beneath means following the incident off Cap Gris Nez in northern France.Local mayor Franck Dhersin stated an unlimited rescue operation was launched at round 4am UK time, as dozens of boats tried to make the crossing on the identical time. Datawrapper This content material is offered by Datawrapper, which can be ut...

COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — More evacuations have been being thought of Friday in southeastern Norway, the place the extent of water in swollen rivers and lakes continued to develop after days of torrential rain. ...