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World's 'oldest' tree able to reveal planet's secrets
AFP, Published on 22/04/2023
» In a forest in southern Chile, a giant tree has survived for thousands of years and is in the process of being recognised as the oldest in the world.
Hong Kong democracy paper runs defiant edition day after raid
AFP, Published on 18/06/2021
» HONG KONG: Hong Kong's pro-democracy Apple Daily newspaper hit the stands Friday a day after police raided its newsroom, with an extra-large print run and a characteristic message of defiance emblazoned on its front that read: "We must press on".
Keeping it real: appraisers sift China second-hand luxury market for fakes
AFP, Published on 02/05/2021
» BEIJING - It's the world's biggest market for luxury goods -- and their counterfeits -- so an expert eye for telling a bona fide Chanel handbag from a bogus one is a skill set in hot demand across China.
Barca given fresh start as Laporta elected new club president
AFP, Published on 08/03/2021
» MADRID: Joan Laporta returned as Barcelona president on Sunday after winning the club's elections by a landslide, with his central pledge to try to persuade Lionel Messi to stay.
New president to bring hope of recovery at crisis-ridden Barcelona
AFP, Published on 05/03/2021
» MADRID: The week that began with the former president in prison will end with a new president in power as Barcelona hope Sunday's elections can be a turning point for a club seemingly locked in crisis.
Ex-Barcelona president Bartomeu arrested: source
AFP, Published on 02/03/2021
» BARCELONA - Former Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu was arrested on Monday as part of a police investigation into last year's 'Barcagate' scandal, a source with knowledge of the case told AFP.
'Worst time to resign' says under-fire Barca president
AFP, Published on 27/10/2020
» BARCELONA: Under-pressure Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu suggested Monday that "now would be the worst time" to leave his post.
Messi rages as failing Barca lose La Liga
AFP, Published on 17/07/2020
» MADRID: Barcelona made it all about the Champions League and after surrendering La Liga to Real Madrid, now it is all they have left.
Zidane wants Messi to stay in Spain despite Barcelona exit claims
AFP, Published on 03/07/2020
» MADRID: Lionel Messi was reported on Thursday to be planning to leave Barcelona in 2021, but Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane was hoping the Argentine maestro will stay in Spain.
SpaceX readies for blast-off with NASA astronauts aboard
AFP, Published on 27/05/2020
» KENNEDY SPACE CENTER (UNITED STATES) - Gray skies loomed over Florida's Atlantic coast Tuesday, just one day before two astronauts were set to blast off aboard a SpaceX capsule on the most dangerous and prestigious mission NASA has ever entrusted to a private company.