Health authorities in Yunnan Province continue to report increasing dengue fever activity caused by the bite of infected mosquitoes. As of Sept. 4, officials have confirmed more than 580 dengue infections in the Xishuangbanna Dai Autonomous Prefecture since early August. Dengue fever activity in China is generally confined to southern …

Tropical Storm Lorena formed off the western coast of Mexico Thursday afternoon and will move near the southern tip of Baja California Friday into Saturday. Tropical storm watches and warnings have been posted for the southern Baja peninsula, including Cabo San Lucas, due to the potential of tropical storm-force winds. …

Unions representing employees of Brussels Airlines on Aug. 31 filed an official strike notice after negotiations with management over reducing the flight load of cabin personnel failed. Under Belgian law, unions must file a strike notice seven business days prior to the action in order to give airlines time to …