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Typhoon flooding kills 5, strands thousands in Philippines
AFP, Published on 04/11/2025
» CEBU — At least five people have been killed and hundreds of thousands displaced as rains driven by Typhoon Kalmaegi flooded swathes of the central Philippines on Tuesday.
Last flotilla boat sails on towards Gaza after Israel interceptions
AFP, Published on 03/10/2025
» JERUSALEM — The only remaining boat in a flotilla carrying aid to Gaza sailed towards the war-torn Palestinian territory on Friday, after Israeli navy interceptions of its fellow vessels drew worldwide protests.
Jury dispute triggers mistrial on Harvey Weinstein rape charge
AFP, Published on 12/06/2025
» NEW YORK — The judge in the Harvey Weinstein sex crimes retrial declared a mistrial on the outstanding rape charge against the movie producer Thursday, after the jury foreperson refused to return to deliberate the count amid a jury room feud.
Harvey Weinstein found guilty of sexual assault
AFP, Published on 12/06/2025
» NEW YORK - Disgraced Hollywood titan Harvey Weinstein was found guilty of one sexual assault at his retrial Wednesday and not guilty of another, with jurors still considering a rape charge after hearing graphic testimony from his alleged victims.
Mafia waste victims in Italy’s ‘Land of Fires’ seek justice
AFP, Published on 30/01/2025
» CASERTA, Italy- After years of feeling “invisible” as she managed her daughter’s cancer, Antonietta Moccia said she hopes a European court on Thursday will recognise the Italian government’s failures to protect her from toxic waste.
Israelis near Gaza decry lack of help as long war looms
AFP, Published on 18/10/2023
» SDEROT (ISRAEL) - Israelis living in border communities near the Gaza Strip are bracing for a long and hard war with Hamas -- some heeding evacuation calls but others staying put.
Unseeded Vondrousova stuns tearful Jabeur to win Wimbledon title
AFP, Published on 15/07/2023
» LONDON - Marketa Vondrousova became the first unseeded woman to win Wimbledon in the Open era as the Czech swept to a shock 6-4, 6-4 victory over Tunisia's Ons Jabeur in Saturday's final.
Opening arguments to start in Weinstein sex assault trial
AFP, Published on 24/10/2022
» LOS ANGELES - Opening arguments were due to begin Monday in the Los Angeles trial of disgraced Hollywood movie mogul Harvey Weinstein, with five alleged victims expected to take the stand during the two-month case.
Weinstein sex assault trial opens in Los Angeles
AFP, Published on 11/10/2022
» LOS ANGELES: Jury selection began Monday in the Los Angeles trial of disgraced Hollywood movie mogul Harvey Weinstein, with five alleged victims expected to take the stand during the two-month case.
'Love for all': Tears and memories of 'hero' Tutu
AFP, Published on 27/12/2021
» CAPE TOWN - South Africans of all races stopped by Cape Town's St George's Cathedral on Sunday to pay their respects to Archbishop Desmond Tutu, the anti-apartheid icon who has died aged 90.