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UN chief cites 'madness' of nuclear arms race, as N.Korea warns of war
AFP, Published on 27/09/2023
» UNITED NATIONS (UNITED STATES) - UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned Tuesday against a new atomic arms race bringing the threat of "annihilation" to the world, as North Korea charged that its peninsula was on the brink of nuclear war.
Ethiopia's Assefa smashes women's marathon world record in Berlin
Reuters, Published on 24/09/2023
» BERLIN, Sept 24 (Reuters) - Ethiopia's Tigst Assefa shattered the women's marathon world record in Berlin on Sunday, lopping off more than two minutes from the previous best to clock an official time of two hours 11 minutes and 53 seconds.
Australia endures ‘uncommon’ spring heat
Published on 16/09/2023
» SYDNEY - Large parts of Australia were in the grip of “uncommon” spring heat on Saturday, weather forecasters said, adding that temperature records could be set on Sunday.
Kohli, Rahul star as India crush Pakistan in rain-hit Asia Cup ODI
AFP, Published on 12/09/2023
» COLOMBO - Virat Kohli and returning KL Rahul hit unbeaten centuries to lead India's 228-run thrashing of Pakistan in a rain-hit Super Four clash of the Asia Cup on Monday's reserve day.
Djokovic downs Medvedev at US Open to win record-tying 24th Slam
AFP, Published on 11/09/2023
» NEW YORK - Novak Djokovic defeated Daniil Medvedev in straight sets on Sunday to win his fourth US Open and a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam singles title, avenging his loss to the Russian in the final two years ago.
England dispel Rugby World Cup jitters as Ireland hail Sexton
AFP, Published on 10/09/2023
» PARIS - England overcame a potentially dangerous Rugby World Cup opener against Argentina on Saturday thanks to the prolific boot of George Ford as Ireland welcomed back their dynamo Johnny Sexton.
Organisers vow special marathon
Post Reporters, Published on 06/09/2023
» A marathon billed to be on par with the world's major races will be held in Bangkok in December to promote tourism and boost the economy.
Talks with Macron leave French opposition cold
AFP, Published on 31/08/2023
» SAINT-DENIS, France - French political leaders from left and right were left unconvinced Thursday by marathon talks aimed at finding common ground with President Emmanuel Macron, who is struggling to build new momentum in a hung parliament.
View eyes Olympic, All England titles
Sports, Published on 29/08/2023
» Thailand's Kunlavut Vitidsarn has now set his sights on winning the Olympic and All England crowns after claiming the world title in Denmark on Sunday.
Man cleared of embezzlement sues for wrongful detention
Post Reporters, Published on 16/08/2023
» A former event organiser, cleared by a court of charges of colluding to siphon 1.6 billion baht from a university, is pressing for compensation and a return of some of his assets that were impounded during the investigation.