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Air India finds no issues with fuel switches on 787s
AFP, Published on 17/07/2025
» MUMBAI - An Air India inspection of the locking feature on the fuel control switches of its Boeing 787 aircraft found no issues, an internal communication circulated within the airline said.
Fuel to Air India jet engines cut off moments before crash: probe
AFP, Published on 12/07/2025
» NEW DELHI — Fuel control switches to the engines of an Air India flight that crashed shortly after takeoff, killing 260 people, were moved from the "run" to the "cutoff" position moments before impact, a preliminary investigation report said early Saturday.
IMF slashes global forecasts on impact of US tariffs
AFP, Published on 22/04/2025
» WASHINGTON - The International Monetary Fund on Tuesday slashed its forecast for global growth this year, citing the effect of US President Donald Trump’s new tariff policies on the world economy.
West says next step ‘up to Putin’ on Ukraine ceasefire
AFP, Published on 12/03/2025
» KYIV - Kyiv’s Western allies upped the pressure on Russia on Wednesday to respond to a US-proposed 30-day ceasefire plan, after Ukraine backed the proposal aimed at ending the three-year war.
Conservatives win German vote as far-right makes record gains
AFP, Published on 24/02/2025
» BERLIN - Germany's conservatives won Sunday's elections, with their leader Friedrich Merz set to become the next chancellor, followed by the far-right AfD in second place after record gains, according to exit polls.
Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket blasts off in first launch, reaches orbit
AFP, Published on 16/01/2025
» CAPE CANAVERAL - Blue Origin, the space company founded by billionaire Jeff Bezos, launched its massive New Glenn rocket for the first time early Thursday, a livestream of the blastoff showed.
Air pollution greatest global threat to human health, says benchmark study
AFP, Published on 29/08/2023
» WASHINGTON - Air pollution is more dangerous to the health of the average person on planet Earth than smoking or alcohol, with the threat worsening in its global epicenter South Asia even as China fast improves, a study showed Tuesday.
Rare snowfall dusts Johannesburg, parts of S.Africa
AFP, Published on 10/07/2023
» JOHANNESBURG - A rare snowfall dusted Johannesburg and other high-lying parts of South Africa on Monday, with weather services warning of potential road closures and dangerously cold temperatures.
Tears, relief after Turkey rescuers pull teenager out alive
AFP, Published on 10/02/2023
» ANTAKYA (TURKEY) - It had already been more than the critical 72 hours seen as a cutoff point for finding Turkish earthquake survivors.
Murray's epic late finish defended by Australian Open boss
AFP, Published on 20/01/2023
» MELBOURNE - Australian Open chief Craig Tiley insisted Friday there was "no need" to alter scheduling at the tournament despite stinging criticism after the second latest finish at a Grand Slam ever.