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Dissident Russian writer vows to keep speaking out
AFP, Published on 28/10/2022
» FRANKFURT: Dissident Russian writer Dmitry Glukhovsky insists he will not stop speaking out against Moscow, despite facing years in jail after being charged over criticism of the war in Ukraine.
Critical Russian sci-fi writer vows to keep speaking out
AFP, Published on 28/10/2022
» FRANKFURT: Russian science fiction writer Dmitry Glukhovsky insists he will not stop speaking out against Moscow, despite facing years in jail after being charged over criticism of the war in Ukraine.
Charles formally proclaimed king
Published on 10/09/2022
» LONDON: Charles III said on Saturday that he was "deeply aware" of the "duties and heavy responsibilities of sovereignty", as he was formally proclaimed king at a historic ceremony.
King Charles III vows 'lifelong service' in first address
AFP, Published on 10/09/2022
» LONDON: King Charles III vowed Friday to emulate his late mother's long life of service to Britain and the Commonwealth, and elevated his heir William to become the new prince of Wales, in an emotive televised address.
A railway from the past
Sunday Spotlight, Published on 26/06/2022
» Astride century-old tracks that cut through the modern metropolis of Amman, a historic train blared a horn to announce its departure. That sound spurred families bearing bags of food, pots of coffee, coolers of soda, grills, hookahs and lots of children into action, scrambling up iron ladders to settle into the train's wooden cars.
Tennis great Court vows to keep Aussie award despite backlash
AFP, Published on 26/01/2021
» MELBOURNE: Tennis great Margaret Court insisted Tuesday she would not give back a high-profile Australian honour after a backlash over her views on the LGBTQ community, claiming she "loves" gay and transgender people.
'Democracy has prevailed': Biden becomes 46th president
Published on 21/01/2021
» WASHINGTON: Joe Biden on Wednesday took office as the 46th president of the United States with an optimistic call for unity, vowing to bridge deep divides and defeat domestic extremism two weeks after a violent mob tried to undo his election victory.
Macron vows defiance after 'Islamist' knife attack in church kills three
AFP, Published on 30/10/2020
» NICE (FRANCE) - French president Emmanuel Macron vowed his country would stand firm against religious extremists after a knife-wielding man killed three people at a church, in the country's second attack blamed on Islamist terrorism this month.
Erdogan vows action over 'disgusting' Charlie Hebdo cartoon
AFP, Published on 29/10/2020
» ISTANBUL - Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan vented his outrage Wednesday at a "disgusting" cartoon in the French satirical weekly Charlie Hebdo depicting him looking up a woman's skirt while drinking beer in his underpants.
'Nun of Your Business': Unveiling a Croatian love story
AFP, Published on 14/10/2020
» ZAGREB - Marita was a young nun on a Croatian island when she first met Fani, a fellow sister who would become her great love.