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Shear bliss for New Zealand's pampered sheep
AFP, Published on 23/11/2023
» WANAKA (NEW ZEALAND) - Classical music, soft mattresses and the gentlest touch of a wool clipper: welcome to the New Zealand farm indulging what may be the world's most pampered sheep.
Business tough in China as national security trumps all
AFP, Published on 20/05/2023
» SHANGHAI - Doing business in China has become harder and potentially more perilous as the government prioritises an ever-widening definition of national security over all else, despite insisting the country has reopened for trading.
Fans group says any new Man Utd owner must respect 'rights of all people'
AFP, Published on 20/02/2023
» MANCHESTER (UNITED KINGDOM) - One of Manchester United's leading supporters' groups warned Sunday against a takeover of the club emerging from a country where same-sex relationships are illegal.
US stocks fall again, sending Nasdaq nearer to dreaded 'bear' market
AFP, Published on 22/01/2022
» WASHINGTON: Wall Street stocks tumbled again Friday following a plunge in Netflix shares that sent the Nasdaq further into correction territory, spurring questions of just how far the market will fall.
Bangladesh series becomes farewell tour for New Zealand great Taylor
AFP, Published on 30/12/2021
» WELLINGTON - The decision by New Zealand great Ross Taylor to end his illustrious Test career after the looming Bangladesh series has placed a new emphasis on the two matches which start at Mt Maunganui's Bay Oval on Saturday.
Houston opens largest LGBTQ senior residence in US
AFP, Published on 28/06/2021
» HOUSTON - Life has thrown a lot of roadblocks at Dina Jacobs, a transgender woman, for trying to live authentically. But now, she can finally see the light at the end of the tunnel.
'Don't leave trash in the desert': Utah monolith removal explained
AFP, Published on 02/12/2020
» LOS ANGELES - The mystery of how a metal monolith appeared in the Utah desert remains, but the riddle of its removal seems to have been solved -- and sadly, has nothing to do with aliens.
'Scary' if team goes bust but Williams won't compromise on health
AFP, Published on 07/05/2020
» LONDON - Claire Williams admitted Wednesday that it's "scary" to contemplate her Formula One team folding in the grip of the coronavirus but insisted that the veteran British outfit will not put the health of their staff at risk.
Formula One unrest, uncertainty as Hamilton eyes Schumacher record
AFP, Published on 09/03/2020
» LONDON - An air of unrest and uncertainty hangs over Formula One as the global motor racing bandwagon flies to Melbourne for the start of the 71st championship season at this weekend's Australian Grand Prix.
Protests target Putin's 'leader-for-life' reforms
AFP, Published on 29/02/2020
» MOSCOW: Russia's opposition on Saturday holds its first major protest since President Vladimir Putin in January announced plans which critics fear will help him stay in power after his mandate ends in 2024.