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At least 14 killed after billboard collapses in India
Reuters, Published on 14/05/2024
» MUMBAI - At least 14 people have died and dozens were injured after a huge billboard fell on them during a thunderstorm in India's financial capital Mumbai, according to local authorities.
Canadian police arrest fourth man for murder of Sikh leader Nijjar
Reuters, Published on 12/05/2024
» TORONTO: A fourth person has been arrested and charged with the murder of Sikh separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar last year, Canadian police said on Saturday, in a case that strained diplomatic relations with India.
China military 'drove away' US destroyer in South China Sea
Reuters, Published on 10/05/2024
» BEIJING - China's military closely monitored and "drove away" United States Ship (USS) Halsey that entered the territorial waters of Paracel Islands in the South China Sea on Friday, the Southern Theatre Command of the People's Liberation Army said.
Pope urges governments to tackle demographic crisis
Reuters, Published on 10/05/2024
» ROME - Governments have to implement "serious and effective" policies in favour of families to tackle the issues of falling birth rates and aging populations, Pope Francis said on Friday, urging young people to have confidence in the future.
Philippines calls for Chinese diplomats to be expelled for disinformation
Reuters, Published on 10/05/2024
» MANILA - The Philippine national security council on Friday called for Chinese diplomats to be expelled from the country for what it called a malicious disinformation campaign that had breached local laws and diplomatic protocols.
Vietnam arrests official engaged in UN talks on labour reform
Reuters, Published on 09/05/2024
» HANOI - Police in Vietnam have arrested a senior official involved in talks with international organisations on labour reforms, state media said on Thursday, adding that the action was linked to disclosure of classified information.
US soldier arrested in Russia
Reuters, Published on 07/05/2024
» MOSCOW - An American soldier who was detained in Russia on charges of criminal misconduct was arrested by a Vladivostok court on theft charges, a Russian state news agency reported on Tuesday.
Microsoft readies new AI model to compete with Google, OpenAI, The Information reports
Reuters, Published on 06/05/2024
» May 6 (Reuters) - Microsoft is training a new, in-house AI language model large enough to compete with those from Alphabet's Google and OpenAI, the Information reported on Monday.
Australia's Qantas to pay $79 mln to settle flight cancellation case
Reuters, Published on 06/05/2024
» SYDNEY: Australia's Qantas Airways agreed to pay A$120 million ($79 million) to settle a regulator lawsuit over the sale of thousands of tickets on already cancelled flights, in an attempt to end a reputational crisis that has engulfed the airline.
Death toll from southern Brazil rainfall rises to 78, many still missing
Reuters, Published on 06/05/2024
» PORTO ALEGRE/CANOAS/SAO PAULO: The death toll from heavy rains that have caused flooding in Brazil's southern state of Rio Grande do Sul has risen to at least 78, local authorities said on Sunday, with more than 115,000 people displaced.