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France to ban wearing Islamic abayas in schools: minister
AFP, Published on 28/08/2023
» PARIS - French authorities are to ban the wearing in school of abaya dresses worn by some Muslim women, the education minister said Sunday, arguing the garment violated France's strict secular laws in education.
Americans mark 60th anniversary of ‘dream’ speech
Published on 26/08/2023
» WASHINGTON: Thousands of Americans were preparing to converge on Washington on Saturday to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the March on Washington, a pivotal event in the 1960s US civil rights movement at which Martin Luther King Jr gave his galvanising “I have a dream” speech.
Tech stocks help pull markets higher
AFP, Published on 22/08/2023
» LONDON: Global stocks markets rose on Tuesday thanks to a rebound in tech shares, although investors remained concerned by China's lacklustre economy and the outlook for US interest rates.
Pro-coup rally in Niger after leader warns against foreign intervention
AFP, Published on 21/08/2023
» NIAMEY (NIGER) - Several thousand people demonstrated in the capital of Niger on Sunday in support of last month's military coup, whose leader has warned against outside intervention while proposing a three-year transition of power.
Red-shirt group urges Pheu Thai to help political exiles return
News, Post Reporters, Published on 19/08/2023
» A red-shirt supporters group has called on Pheu Thai Party to help bring exiled activists accused of political offences back home after it forms a government.
More Christian homes, churches vandalised in Pakistan
Published on 18/08/2023
» LAHORE, Pakistan: More than 80 Christian homes and 19 churches in Pakistan were vandalised when a Muslim mob rampaged through the streets over alleged blasphemy this week, the head of Punjab provincial police said on Friday.
Disinformation an 'easy sell' in post-coup Niger
AFP, Published on 18/08/2023
» LAGOS - Following a July coup, Niger has become the latest hotbed of disinformation in the troubled Sahel regional as West African powers grapple with crafting a response to the political crisis.
PTTEP to boost gas production to avoid new price shock
Bloomberg News, Published on 15/08/2023
» Thailand’s largest natural gas producer is ramping up output to avoid a renewed power crisis.
Protesters slam Pheu Thai, Bhumjaithai for alliance with military parties
Online Reporters, Published on 13/08/2023
» A group of protestors, mostly on bicycles and motorcycles, rallied in front of Pheu Thai and Bhumjaithai party headquarters on Sunday evening to denounce their efforts to form the next government with military-linked parties.
Critics slam Pheu Thai's 'betrayal'
Post Reporters, Published on 13/08/2023
» Critics have slammed the Pheu Thai Party over its attempt to bring the so-called uncle parties into its coalition, accusing the party of betraying the people.