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Sunak appointed crisis-hit UK's first PM of colour
AFP, Published on 25/10/2022
» LONDON: Rishi Sunak on Tuesday became Britain's third prime minister this year and the first person of colour to lead the former imperial power, vowing to mend the "mistakes" of Liz Truss's calamitous 49-day tenure.
Kanye West receives just 60,000 votes, hints at 2024 US presidential bid
Life, AFP, Published on 06/11/2020
» The United States was on knife's edge on Wednesday waiting for electoral results, but the fate of one candidate was clear. Entertainer Kanye West will not win the 2020 presidential race -- but still has future aspirations.
Emerging from obscurity: 2019's unforeseen history-makers
AFP, Published on 04/12/2019
» PARIS: Of the many people who made history in 2019, some surprised themselves and the world by emerging from obscurity to make their mark, though one remains anonymous for the time being -- "The Whistleblower" behind the impeachment probe into US President Donald Trump.
England seek World Cup exorcism as Belgium expects
AFP, Published on 18/06/2018
» VOLGOGRAD, Russia: England open their World Cup campaign on Monday with manager Gareth Southgate seeking to banish memories of dismal recent finals performances while Belgium's "Golden Generation" kick off as dark horse challengers.
Ailing Inuka, first polar bear born in tropics, put down
AFP, Published on 25/04/2018
» SINGAPORE: Inuka, the first polar bear born in the tropics, was put down Wednesday after a rapid decline in health, with Singapore Zoo mourning the loss of one of its best-loved animals.
Lukaku ends big game doubters to outshine Morata
AFP, Published on 26/02/2018
» MANCHESTER: Romelu Lukaku quietened questions over his ability to deliver against the best opposition by scoring and setting up the winner for Jesse Lingard as Manchester United came from behind to beat Chelsea 2-1 on Sunday.
Murdoch's 21st Century Fox buys Sky for $14.8bn
AFP, Published on 15/12/2016
» Rupert Murdoch's 21st Century Fox on Thursday sealed a $14.8-billion (14-billion-euro) cash deal to take control of pan-European pay-TV giant Sky and create a global entertainment titan.
Tech guru's space firm claims reusable rocket breakthrough
Business, AFP, Published on 26/11/2015
» Washington: The private space firm founded by internet entrepreneur Jeff Bezos claimed a breakthrough for its space travel efforts on Tuesday with the launch of a reusable rocket.
Rosol beats Kubot at Thailand Open
AFP, Published on 24/09/2013
» Eighth-seeded Lukas Rosol smashed 16 aces as he continued an upturn in form with a three-set win over Poland's Lukasz Kubot at the Thailand Open on Tuesday.
Rohingya missing after boat sinks
AFP, Published on 03/11/2013
» YANGON - A boat carrying almost 70 Rohingya Muslim refugees fleeing sectarian tensions capsized Sunday off Myanmar's coast, police said, leaving dozens missing in treacherous seas.