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Is Vaping Safer than Smoking? 4 Important Questions Answered About Electronic Cigarettes

There are also a variety other compounds classed as 'potentially harmful' according to a 2018 study compiled by the US National Academy of Sciences. And there is 'substantial evidence' that the vapor contains traces of metals, either from the coil used to heat the liquid or from other parts of the device.

Chinese Trans Woman Tries to Cut off Her Penis With a Scalpel Fearing Telling Family About Gender Identity

In China, where no official numbers of transgender people exist, there are few medical facilities that offer gender reassignment surgery and little professional information on hormone treatment, forcing people to turn to the black market or online.

Yahoo Japan to Acquire Online Fashion Retailer Zozo

The deal includes an agreement to acquire 92.7 million shares from Maezawa, equivalent to the 30.37 percent he owns in Zozo. Maezawa, known for his extravagant lifestyle and eccentric comments, will step down as Zozo chief executive from Thursday.

Is Earth Unique? Water Discovered for First Time in Atmosphere of an Exoplanet

ARIEL, slated for a 2028 launch, will canvas some 1,000 planets, a large enough sampling to look for patterns and identify outliers. "Over 4,000 exoplanets have been detected but we don't know much about their composition and nature," said Tinetti.

On 9/11 Commemoration, Donald Trump Vows to Hit Afghanistan’s Taliban ‘Harder’ Than Ever

"If for any reason, they come back to our country, we will go wherever they are, and use power, the likes of which the United States has never used before," he said. "I'm not even talking about nuclear power. They will never have seen anything like what will happen to them," he added.

Donald Trump Wants Federal Reserve to Get US Interest Rate Down to 'ZERO, or Less’

While the Fed is not expecting a recession, trade frictions -- as well as slower global growth and persistently low inflation -- are among the "significant risks" that policy makers are watching, the Fed chair said during a conversation at the University of Zurich on Friday.

Muharram 2019: Malaysia Detains Dozens of Shiite Muslims in New Crackdown

"They used violence on us, some of us were handcuffed. They accused us of insulting Islam," cleric Hasan Askari told AFP on Wednesday. On Friday religious officials and police in central Selangor state arrested 22 Shiites at a private property as they recited the Koran and hauled them in to give statements, according to cleric Kamil Zuhairi.

NYFW 2019 Highlights: Rihanna’s Star-Studded Bash, Vera Wang’s Return to Runway and Proenza Schouler’s 80s Power Dressing Steal the Show

Pop icon Rihanna's Savage x Fenty lingerie show was the week's most anticipated but exclusive event and doubled as an invitation-only concert, featuring some of music's buzziest acts such as Migos and Halsey. In a spectacle that dominated New York's Fashion Week celebrity models, including the Hadid sisters and Joan Smalls, made appearances alongside artists like Normani.

Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu Faces Criticism Over Annexation of West Bank’s Jordan Valley Plan

"Such a prospect would be devastating to the potential of reviving negotiations, regional peace and the very essence of a two-state solution." An EU statement said Netanyahu's plans would "undermine the viability of the two-state solution and the prospects for a lasting peace."

September 11 and Cancer: How the Toxic Ash from 9/11 Attacks Impacted Health in New York

As the 18th anniversary of the attacks approaches, New York continues to count the number of people who have developed cancer or other serious illnesses related to the toxic cloud that hovered over Manhattan for several weeks.

New Zealand: Labour Party President Nigel Haworth Resigns After Alleged Sexual Assault, PM Jacinda Ardern Apologises

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern apologised Wednesday for her party's handling of an alleged sexual assault, as a top ally was forced to resign. In the most serious scandal Ardern has faced since she took office in late 2017, the centre-left leader admitted "mistakes were made" after a Labour Party volunteer accused a senior party staffer of assault last year.

Republican 2020: Dan Bishop Wins North Carolina Special Congressional Election

Republican Dan Bishop won a North Carolina congressional seat Tuesday in a special election that served as a test for President Donald Trump ahead of his bid for a second term in 2020.

Donald Trump Announces Firing of National Security Chief John Bolton

"I asked John for his resignation, which was given to me this morning," Trump announced on Twitter. "I informed John Bolton last night that his services are no longer needed at the White House." Trump said he would name a replacement next week.

Sri Lanka Elephants Run Amok at Religious Festival, 17 Injured (Watch Video)

Seventeen people were injured in Sri Lanka when two elephants ran amok at a religious festival, police said. A temple custodian who was riding one of the animals was among those hurt, as well as 13 women who were scrambling to get out of the way of the marauding elephants at the Buddhist pageant on Saturday in Colombo. Nobody was seriously injured, authorities said.

What is Dengue, and Why is it so Widespread This Year?

Dubbed "breakbone fever", dengue is one of the world's leading mosquito-borne illnesses and infects tens of millions across the globe annually. Around half of the planet's population live in at-risk areas, mainly in Latin America, Africa and Asia.

Typhoon Faxai in Japan: Over 100 Flights Cancelled, Nearly 17,000 Passengers Stranded at Tokyo's Narita Airport

Around 17,000 passengers were stranded overnight at Tokyo's Narita Airport, an official said Tuesday, after it took a direct hit from a powerful typhoon that caused transport chaos throughout the capital.

Euro 2020 Qualifiers: Belgium, Netherlands Hit Four Each; Germany Bounce Back With Crucial Win Over Northern Ireland

Belgium and the Netherlands both cruised to 4-0 wins over Scotland and Estonia respectively in Euro 2020 qualifying on Monday, while Germany claimed a crucial victory over Northern Ireland in their bid to qualify for next year's finals.

US President Donald Trump Says Talks With Taliban Aimed at Ending The 18-Year War in Afghanistan are 'Dead'

What Next in Britain's Brexit Crisis?

After MPs rejected Prime Minister Boris Johnson's second bid to call an early election to solve the Brexit impasse, he is left in limbo heading towards a crucial EU summit next month, just days before Britain's scheduled exit.

World Tourism Numbers up 4% in First Half of 2019: UN

The Middle East and Asia posted the biggest tourism growth. The Middle East saw an 8.0 percent rise in international visitors, due in part to an increase in demand during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, which this year fell in May, as well as during the Eid al-Fitr religious holiday in June.