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White House says 'substantial' shutdown layoffs have begun
AFP, Published on 11/10/2025
» WASHINGTON - The White House said Friday it had begun mass layoffs of federal workers as President Donald Trump sought to amp up pressure on opposition Democrats to end a government shutdown that has crippled public services.
Canada moves to halt strike as hundreds of flights grounded
AFP, Published on 17/08/2025
» TORONTO (CANADA) - The Canadian government intervened Saturday to end a strike by Air Canada cabin crew members that saw hundreds of flights cancelled and triggered summer travel chaos for the carrier's 130,000 daily passengers.
Rotten insects, viral videos and climate change: S.Korea battles 'lovebug' invasion
AFP, Published on 09/07/2025
» INCHEON, South Korea - K-pop's BTS are grossed out by them. A YouTuber ate them. Hikers plough through them: South Korea is dealing with a "lovebug" invasion that experts say highlights worsening climate change.
US Senate to OK vaccine critic Kennedy as health secretary
AFP, Published on 13/02/2025
» WASHINGTON - The Republican-controlled US Senate was expected Thursday to approve vaccine conspiracy theorist Robert F. Kennedy Jr as health secretary, despite major concerns from both political parties and many in the medical and scientific communities.
Trump freezes federal aid to Americans, triggering fury
AFP, Published on 29/01/2025
» WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump ordered a freeze starting Tuesday on potentially trillions of dollars in federal funding to Americans, impacting everything from education grants to small businesses loans -- and sparking accusations that he is violating the constitution.
Australia, Thailand, Sweden start strong at International Crown
AFP, Published on 05/05/2023
» SAN FRANCISCO: Australia pulled off two victories against defending champion South Korea, and Sweden and Thailand also turned in 2-0 performances to kick off the Hanwha LifePlus International Crown on Thursday.
No, Happy the elephant isn't a person, New York's top court says
AFP, Published on 15/06/2022
» NEW YORK: As intelligent as she is, Happy the elephant doesn't meet the definition of a "person" and is therefore not being illegally confined in the Bronx Zoo, New York's top court ruled Tuesday in a closely watched case for animal rights.
New 'Star Wars' series with Jude Law in works as Disney targets streaming
AFP, Published on 27/05/2022
» ANAHEIM: Disney announced a new live-action "Star Wars" series featuring Jude Law at a major fan convention Thursday -- but any mention of upcoming films in the beloved sci-fi franchise was conspicuously absent, as the company focuses on its streaming service.
Australia win toss, bat in second Ashes Test
AFP, Published on 16/12/2021
» ADELAIDE (AUSTRALIA) - Australia's stand-in captain Steve Smith won the toss and opted to bat in the second day-night Ashes Test against England on Thursday, with the visitors including fast bowling veterans Jimmy Anderson and Stuart Broad
South Korea's Park, Ko share LPGA ShopRite lead
AFP, Published on 03/10/2021
» NEW YORK: Ko Jin-young and Park In-bee set the stage for a South Korean shootout, firing second-round 65s to share a two-stroke lead heading into Sunday's final round of the LPGA ShopRite Classic.