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Tesla EU sales slump 52% in April
AFP, Published on 27/05/2025
» PARIS — Sales of cars made by Elon Musk's Tesla slumped by more than half in April as Chinese electric carmakers saw their share surge, the continent's manufacturing association said Tuesday.
Death toll from Myanmar jade mine landslide hits at least 31
AFP, Published on 16/08/2023
» HPAKANT - The death toll from a landslide at an unregulated jade mine in a remote part of Myanmar has hit at least 31, with eight people still missing, rescuers said Wednesday.
Aspartame sweeteners 'possibly carcinogenic', says WHO
AFP, Published on 14/07/2023
» GENEVA - The WHO said Friday it was now classifying aspartame, an artificial sweetener commonly used in soft drinks, as "possibly carcinogenic to humans" -- though the acceptable daily intake level remains unchanged.
France, Germany struggle to sell AstraZeneca vaccine safety
AFP, Published on 01/03/2021
» Already facing a daunting Covid vaccination challenge, French and German authorities are fighting to convince more people that a jab from the pharma giant AstraZeneca is just as effective as others.
Science and shamanism: Medicine meets Myanmar's far-flung Naga tribes
AFP, Published on 12/03/2020
» SATPALAW SHAUNG (MYANMAR) - With Malaria and tuberculosis screening out front and sacrifices to jungle gods out back, health worker Htan Pi and her shaman mother are an unlikely double-act in their isolated Myanmar village.
English Channel dolphins riddled with toxins
AFP, Published on 13/09/2019
» PARIS - The skin and blubber of bottlenose dolphins in the English Channel contain alarmingly high concentrations of mercury and other toxic pollutants, researchers said Thursday.
Stoned-baked pizza? South African eatery can oblige
AFP, Published on 30/06/2019
» PORT ELIZABETH (SOUTH AFRICA) - If you're keen on pizza but Regina, Margherita or Hawaiian isn't your bag, you can aim higher with a South African eatery proud to unveil one featuring cannabis.
Spain, UK recognise Guaido as Venezuela leader
AFP, Published on 04/02/2019
» MADRID - Spain and Britain on Monday became the latest nations to recognise Venezuela's opposition chief Juan Guaido as interim leader after President Nicolas Maduro defiantly rejected an ultimatum by European countries to call snap elections.
Britain's Prince Philip still driving at 97
AFP, Published on 18/01/2019
» LONDON: Britain's lack of an upper age limit for driving was in the spotlight on Friday as 97-year-old Prince Philip recovered after being involved in an accident that flipped his car.
In Canada, pot legalization poses health and safety challenges
AFP, Published on 15/10/2018
» OTTAWA - Canada will end its pot prohibition Wednesday with the goals of curbing the black market and use by youth, amid concerns around the public health and safety merits of legalization.