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'Sugar Man' singer Rodriguez dies at 81
AFP, Published on 09/08/2023
» NEW YORK - Sixto Rodriguez, the once obscure American singer-songwriter who enjoyed a career renaissance after his music developed a cult following abroad, has died at the age of 81.
Tough US emissions rules to speed EV shift
AFP, Published on 12/04/2023
» NEW YORK: President Joe Biden's administration unveiled new proposed auto emissions rules on Wednesday, aiming to accelerate the electric vehicle transition with a target of two-thirds of the new US car market by 2032.
Humza Yousaf wins Scottish leadership race
AFP, Published on 27/03/2023
» EDINBURGH - Humza Yousaf on Monday won the race to become Scotland's new leader, the youngest and first from a minority ethnic background, charged with reviving a faltering independence movement after Nicola Sturgeon's long tenure.
Husband of Scotland first minister resigns
AFP, Published on 18/03/2023
» EDINBURGH: The husband of Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon resigned as the head of the ruling Scottish National Party on Saturday after a row over the party's membership numbers.
Politician's views on gay marriage roils Scotland leadership race
AFP, Published on 24/02/2023
» EDINBURGH - Nominations for a leader to succeed First Minister Nicola Sturgeon as head of Scotland's ruling party will close on Friday amid an uproar over a top contender's conservative views on gay marriage.
Residents near toxic US train derailment told water 'safe' to drink
AFP, Published on 16/02/2023
» WASHINGTON - The governor of Ohio told residents living near the site of a toxic train derailment that it was "safe" to drink the water, as authorities investigate potential environmental fallout from the accident earlier this month.
Cold War fears revisited in Danish nuclear bunker
AFP, Published on 10/02/2023
» OPLEV (DANEMARK) - Hidden deep in northern Denmark's Rold Forest, a sprawling top secret nuclear bunker is opening to the public for the first time, shedding light on daily life during the Cold War.
Youngster Popovici, veteran Ledecky take glory in swimming worlds
AFP, Published on 21/06/2022
» BUDAPEST - A teenage prince grabbed his first title, while a veteran queen of swimming reclaimed her throne in the first two finals of the World Championships on Monday in Budapest.
'Duel in the Pool' to pit Ledecky v Titmus as swim superpowers clash
AFP, Published on 20/04/2022
» SYDNEY - Swimming superpowers Australia and the United States will clash in a "Duel in the Pool" with Ariarne Titmus and Katie Ledecky renewing their Olympic rivalry, it was announced Wednesday.
US pledges to 'sharply' reduce methane emissions
AFP, Published on 02/11/2021
» WASHINGTON - The Biden administration announced new regulations during the global climate summit on Tuesday aimed at "sharply" reducing methane emissions by the oil and natural gas industry.