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Australia football player says detained refugee is losing hope
Associated Press, Published on 22/01/2019
» A former Australian soccer player urged the sport's governing bodies on Tuesday to push for the release of a Bahraini refugee athlete detained in Thailand while it weighs his extradition.
Saudi runaway greeted as 'brave new Canadian'
Associated Press, Published on 13/01/2019
» TORONTO: Tired but smiling, the 18-year-old Saudi runaway who said she feared death if deported back home arrived Saturday in Canada, which has offered her asylum in a case that attracted global attention after she mounted a social media campaign in Bangkok.
Why cave search is so tricky
News, Associated Press, Published on 29/06/2018
» A team of Thai football players --12 boys aged 11-16 and their coach -- have been missing inside a flooded cave in the country's far north since Saturday. Rescuers led by elite navy divers have found signs of the boys inside but have been unable to locate them. Here's a look at what's complicating the search:
At least 25 killed, 20 hurt by erupting volcano in Guatemala
Associated Press, Published on 04/06/2018
» GUATEMALA CITY: One of Central America's most active volcanos erupted in fiery explosions of ash and molten rock Sunday, killing at least 25 people and injuring 20 while a towering cloud of smoke blanketed nearby villages in heavy ash. An undetermined number were missing, and authorities feared the toll could rise.
US judge partially lifts Trump refugee ban
Associated Press, Published on 25/12/2017
» SEATTLE: After hearing heartbreaking stories of refugees who have struggled to reconnect with their families and listening to the plight of others who strive to leave dangerous situations, a federal judge said he would try to issue a ruling on a motion to block a Trump administration ban on refugees before Christmas.
US announces altered travel restrictions
Associated Press, Published on 25/09/2017
» Travellers from eight countries will face restrictions on entry to the U.S, ranging from a total ban to more targeted restrictions, under a new proclamation signed by President Donald Trump Sunday.
Aussies beat Thailand 2-1
Associated Press, Published on 05/09/2017
» MELBOURNE - A nervous Australia lineup wasted dozens of opportunities and needed a late winner to edge Thailand 2-1 on Tuesday and maintain hope of gaining automatic entry to the World Cup.
N.Korean missile tests spook neighbours, but 'what to do?'
Associated Press, Published on 03/08/2017
» YOKOSUKA, Japan -- North Korea's flurry of missile launches -- 20 of them just in the past year -- is a new and alarming fact of life for Japan and its other neighbours.
Part of Trump travel ban set to start
Associated Press, Published on 26/06/2017
» WASHINGTON - The US Supreme Court is letting a limited version of President Donald Trump's ban on travel from six mostly Muslim countries take effect, a victory for Trump in the biggest legal controversy of his young presidency.
Son of rights lawyer 'missing'
Associated Press, Published on 11/10/2015
» BEIJING - The 16-year-old son of a rights lawyer detained in China's sweeping crackdown on civil society has disappeared in Myanmar after trying to escape to the United States, a rights campaigner involved in the plan said on Sunday.