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Major Japan quake kills four, triggers tsunami waves
AFP, Published on 02/01/2024
» TOKYO - At least four people have been confirmed dead after a major earthquake struck central Japan on Monday, triggering tsunami waves over a metre high, damaging homes and sparking a major blaze.
Kremlin critic Navalny moved to Arctic penal colony: ally
AFP, Published on 25/12/2023
» MOSCOW: Jailed Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has been moved to a penal colony in the Arctic, allies said on Monday after over two weeks during which his whereabouts were unknown.
Trump cases thrust Supreme Court into US election fray
AFP, Published on 21/12/2023
» WASHINGTON - The US Supreme Court played a critical role in deciding the 2000 presidential election when it halted a vote recount in Florida with Republican George W. Bush holding a razor-thin edge over Democrat Al Gore.
Supreme Court asked to decide if Trump has immunity from prosecution
AFP, Published on 12/12/2023
» WASHINGTON - Federal prosecutors asked the US Supreme Court on Monday to rule quickly on whether former president Donald Trump has immunity from prosecution so his trial on charges of conspiring to overturn the 2020 election can go ahead as scheduled.
France's Le Pen ordered to stand trial in EU funding scandal
AFP, Published on 09/12/2023
» PARIS - French prosecutors on Friday ordered far-right figurehead Marine Le Pen to stand trial over claims she used European Union (EU) funds to finance party activities in France.
Europe's defence sector seeks EU clarity, greater efficiency
AFP, Published on 01/12/2023
» BRUSSELS: Europe is ploughing billions into its defence industry, with record sums being spent since Russia's all-out invasion of Ukraine, but experts say the EU must make bolder moves to be battle ready.
New coach for Thailand after muted World Cup campaign start
AFP, Published on 22/11/2023
» Thailand's national football team have parted ways with head coach Alexandre Polking, officials said Wednesday, after a mixed start to their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign.
Argentina sink Brazil in World Cup qualifier; Uruguay march on
AFP, Published on 22/11/2023
» RIO DE JANEIRO - Argentina defeated Brazil 1-0 on Tuesday in an ill-tempered 2026 World Cup qualifying clash marred by pre-match crowd trouble that forced kick-off to be delayed.
Holders Italy secure Euro 2024 place, Czech Republic and Slovenia qualify
AFP, Published on 21/11/2023
» PARIS - Reigning champions Italy secured their ticket for Euro 2024 on Monday after holding on for a nervy goalless draw against Ukraine in their final qualifier, while the Czech Republic and Slovenia also clinched places at next year's finals.
India eyes fairytale finish in Cricket World Cup final
AFP, Published on 18/11/2023
» AHMEDABAD, India - Rohit Sharma's undefeated India will look to end a 10-year global title drought in front of 130,000 fans in the World Cup final against five-time champions Australia on Sunday.