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WikiLeaks’ Assange makes last stand in UK court
Published on 20/02/2024
» LONDON - WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange on Tuesday embarked on what could be his last chance to stop his extradition from Britain to the United States after more than 13 years battling in the English courts.
Right-wing health myths outlive Covid
Sunday Spotlight, Published on 11/12/2022
» Not long after Randy Watt died of Covid-19, his daughter Danielle sat down at her computer, searching for clues as to why the smart and thoughtful man she knew had refused to get vaccinated. She pulled up Google, typed in a screen name he had used in the past and discovered a secret that stunned her.
Shoppers return for 'Black Friday,' but many have already bought
AFP, Published on 27/11/2021
» NEW YORK - Americans returned to stores for the "Black Friday" kickoff of the holiday shopping season, but online data shows that consumers have been spending big for weeks amid worries over shortages.
US, WHO push China for data from early days of contagion
AFP, Published on 14/02/2021
» WASHINGTON: The United States and a WHO expert demanded more data from Beijing on Saturday about the origins of the coronavirus pandemic, after a WHO mission to China struggled to make headway.
Champagne makers toast post-Brexit deal with thirsty Brits
AFP, Published on 27/12/2020
» Aÿ-CHAMPAGNE, France: French champagne producers had extra reason to celebrate this week with the sealing of a post-Brexit trade deal between the EU and the UK, the biggest market for the sparkling wine synonymous with luxury.
Carry on: British exhibition delves into handbags
AFP, Published on 10/12/2020
» LONDON - Whether toted by Conservative leader Margaret Thatcher or "Sex and the City" actress Sarah Jessica Parker, handbags pack a powerful punch, a British exhibition reveals.
China opens new Hong Kong security agency headquarters
AFP, Published on 08/07/2020
» HONG KONG - China on Wednesday opened a new office for its intelligence agents to operate openly in Hong Kong for the first time under a tough new security law, transforming a hotel into the force's headquarters.
China opens new Hong Kong security agency headquarters
AFP, Published on 08/07/2020
» HONG KONG - China on Wednesday opened a new office for its security agents to operate openly in Hong Kong for the first time under a tough new law, transforming a hotel into the force's headquarters.
Hong Kong marks handover anniversary with new security law arrests
AFP, Published on 01/07/2020
» HONG KONG: Hong Kong police made the first arrests under Beijing's new national security law on Wednesday as the city greeted the anniversary of its handover to China with protesters fleeing water cannon.
Melbourne Cup tickets to help fund retired horse welfare
AFP, Published on 28/10/2019
» SYDNEY - Australia's racing industry on Monday pledged millions of dollars for the care of retired racehorses, as it scrambles to address the fallout from animal cruelty allegations that sparked a major outcry.