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Philippine capital back in lockdown as virus cases surge
Bloomberg News, Published on 28/03/2021
» The Philippines placed the Manila region and nearby provinces under lockdown for a week from Monday to stem the nation’s worst coronavirus surge that’s overwhelming hospitals in its key economic area.
Spain legalises euthanasia, assisted suicide
AFP, Published on 18/03/2021
» MADRID: Spain's parliament voted through a law legalising euthanasia Thursday, becoming one of the few nations to allow terminally-ill or gravely-injured patients to end their own suffering.
In Spain, a victory for euthanasia campaigners
AFP, Published on 17/03/2021
» A POBRA DO CARAMIñAL, Spain: In 1998 Ramona Maneiro helped her friend Ramon Sampedro, paralysed from the neck down following an accident, to die, a tale told in the Oscar-winning Spanish film "The Sea Inside".
Govt 'lacks interest' in missing people cases
News, Post Reporters, Published on 13/03/2021
» Activist Angkhana Neelapaijit yesterday accused Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha's government of lacking the "political will" to resolve enforced disappearance cases involving political activists, including her husband who vanished 17 years ago.
Angkhana: Prayut lacks 'political will' to ensure justice for missing activists
Published on 12/03/2021
» Prominent political campaigner Angkhana Neelapaijit has lambasted Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha as lacking the "political will" to shed light on the disappearance of political activists, including her husband who vanished 17 years ago.
Messi, a 'Classico' and an 'Olympico' - what to watch in Europe this weekend
AFP, Published on 26/02/2021
» PARIS: Lionel Messi will hope to carry on his superb recent form in La Liga, while AC Milan's Serie A title hopes face a huge test, there are massive showdowns in Portugal and the Netherlands, and Lyon head to Marseille.
6.0-magnitude quake hits southern Philippines
AFP, Published on 07/02/2021
» A strong earthquake hit the southern Philippines on Sunday, though there were no immediate reports of casualties or damage, the US Geological Survey and local officials said.
Zidane says he still has players' backing after Real Madrid cup humiliation
AFP, Published on 21/01/2021
» MADRID: Zinedine Zidane insisted his players still believe in him after Real Madrid suffered an embarrassing defeat by third-tier side Alcoyano in the Copa del Rey on Wednesday.
Gay rights progress, but same-sex relations still a crime in 69 nations: report
AFP, Published on 15/12/2020
» GENEVA: Despite significant progress on gay rights around the world, dozens of countries still criminalise consensual same-sex activity, including six where being gay is punishable by death, campaigners said Tuesday.
Zidane in spotlight, Bayern v Leipzig - what to watch out for in Europe this weekend
AFP, Published on 04/12/2020
» PARIS: Zinedine Zidane's days as Real Madrid coach could be numbered, Juventus will aim to continue their long dominance in the Turin derby and Bayern Munich look to keep their nearest challengers in the Bundesliga at arm's length.