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Jays down Yankees to advance in MLB playoffs
AFP, Published on 09/10/2025
» NEW YORK - The Toronto Blue Jays beat the New York Yankees 5-2 on Wednesday to send the Yankees packing in the Major League Baseball playoffs, as the Cubs and Tigers stayed alive.
Higher US tariffs officially take effect
AFP, Published on 07/08/2025
» WASHINGTON - Higher US tariffs came into effect for dozens of economies on Thursday, drastically raising the stakes in President Donald Trump’s wide-ranging efforts to reshape global trade.
US conservatives boycott Bud Light after transgender partnership
AFP, Published on 20/04/2023
» WASHINGTON - The popular US beer Bud Light has long carved out an all-American brand for itself -- finding success in its ubiquity by being available in seemingly any bar, yet establishing a niche along the way with patriotic cultural conservatives.
Brewer AB InBev cheers best quarter of the year
AFP, Published on 27/10/2022
» BRUSSELS - The world's top brewer AB InBev said Thursday that it enjoyed its best quarter of the year as sales volumes rose, triggering a jump in profits.
Sweden parties agree to form govt with far-right backing
AFP, Published on 14/10/2022
» STOCKHOLM - Three Swedish right-wing parties will build a minority government with the unprecedented backing of the far-right Sweden Democrats, the parties said Friday, unveiling plans for new nuclear reactors and a crime and immigration crackdown.
World Cup sponsors urged to back compensation for Qatar workers
AFP, Published on 20/09/2022
» BEIRUT: Human rights groups urged more sponsors of the World Cup in Qatar on Tuesday to support calls for compensation for migrant workers and their families over alleged abuses.
Germany serves up Covid jabs in the company canteen
AFP, Published on 23/05/2021
» HANAU, Germany: It's well before midday but chemical technician trainer Ralf Scharf is already heading to the company canteen. And lunch is the last thing on his mind.
EU holds virus talks as Pfizer says vaccine 94% effective
AFP, Published on 25/02/2021
» BRUSSELS - EU leaders met Thursday under the spectre of Europe's sluggish vaccine drive as Pfizer said its Covid jab proved 94 percent effective, raising hopes for mass immunisation campaigns to help end the pandemic.
Generation healthy: alcoholic seltzer craze sweeps US
AFP, Published on 15/09/2019
» NEW YORK - Health-conscious American millennials have found their drink of choice: alcoholic carbonated water that is lower in calories and carbs than beer and wine.
US-Colombian billionaire buys 20% of top Bordeaux vineyard
AFP, Published on 07/09/2018
» BORDEAUX: An American-Colombian billionaire may soon be one of the world's most popular dinner hosts.