Pacific

Two sportscar-sized satellites in orbit to measure Earth's water

Tue, 22 May 2018 - 10:00 GMT

A SpaceX rocket blasted off a duo of sports car-sized satellites built by the US and Germany to reveal changes in sea level rise, ice melt and drought on Earth.

Trump nominates Pacific commander Harris as U.S. ambassador to Seoul

Fri, 18 May 2018 - 10:40 GMT

U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday nominated Admiral Harry Harris, head of the U.S. Pacific Command, as U.S. ambassador to South Korea.

Oil giants stay in their own backyards in U.S. auction

Wed, 04 Apr 2018 - 07:54 GMT

The U.S. Interior Department has said it wants to open all U.S. coasts for drilling, including the Atlantic and Pacific.

Trump to tap U.S. Pacific Commander Harris as ambassador to Australia

Fri, 09 Feb 2018 - 09:51 GMT

President Donald Trump on Friday named U.S. Pacific Commander Admiral Harry Harris as his pick to serve as the American ambassador to Australia.

Japan kills 177 whales in Pacific campaign: government

Tue, 26 Sep 2017 - 11:49 GMT

Japan said Tuesday it killed 177 whales off its northeast coast in an annual hunt that sparks anger among animal rights activists and others.

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