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Rival rallies in Madagascar follow deadly Gen Z protests
AFP, Published on 04/10/2025
» ANTANANARIVO, Madagascar - Backers and foes of Madagascar’s cornered government staged rival rallies in the capital Antananarivo on Saturday following days of fatal youth-led protests that the president has termed a coup bid.
Madagascar protests continue despite sacking of government
AFP, Published on 30/09/2025
» ANTANANARIVO - Protesters in Madagascar gathered for new demonstrations Tuesday, a day after President Andry Rajoelina sacked his government in a bid to quell days of unrest that has left 22 people dead, according to the United Nations.
Madagascar president sacks government following deadly protests
AFP, Published on 30/09/2025
» ANTANANARIVO - Madagascar's President Andry Rajoelina on Monday sacked his government following days of deadly unrest which the United Nations said has left at least 22 people dead.
Madagascar police fire tear gas at protest over power, water cuts
AFP, Published on 26/09/2025
» ANTANANARIVO - Madagascar police fired tear gas and rubber bullets Thursday as protests in the capital Antananarivo over repeated water and electricity outages spiralled into chaos with looting and arson.
France returns skull of beheaded king to Madagascar
AFP, Published on 27/08/2025
» PARIS - France on Tuesday returned three colonial-era skulls to Madagascar, including one believed to be that of a Malagasy king decapitated by French troops during a 19th-century massacre.
Scientists unleash robotic cockroach army for disaster zones
South China Morning Post, Published on 26/08/2025
» SINGAPORE — Scientists in Singapore have industrialised the production of remote-controlled cyborg cockroaches that one day could form a tiny army suitable for disaster search missions.
Guru's Weekly Buzz: Aug 15-21
Guru, Published on 15/08/2025
» Guru By Bangkok's pick of the most exciting products, activities, food and travel to indulge in.
Hong Kong records first imported case of chikungunya fever since 2019
Published on 04/08/2025
» Hong Kong has recorded its first imported case of chikungunya fever since 2019, involving a boy who returned from the mainland Chinese city of Foshan which is facing an outbreak of the mosquito-borne disease, the South China Morning Post has learned.
Trump eyes simple tariff rates over complex talks, says letters going out Friday
Published on 04/07/2025
» WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump said Washington will start sending letters to countries on Friday specifying what tariff rates they will face on imports to the United States, a clear shift from earlier pledges to strike scores of individual deals.
15 potential successors to Pope Francis
AFP, Published on 21/04/2025
» VATICAN CITY - The April 21 death of Pope Francis triggered a period of mourning in the Catholic Church, but also kick-started the race for his successor.