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Assassination now weapon of choice for guerrilla groups in Myanmar
Richard C Paddock of The New York Times, Published on 06/06/2022
» The gunman entered the small government office in central Myanmar, walked up to the man in charge and shot him four times in the head. “You are the ward administrator!” the gunman shouted, according to a brief video clip that captured part of the shooting.
Thirsty birds struggle to survive in scorching Indian heat
AFP, Published on 06/05/2022
» AHMEDABAD (INDIA) - A volunteer scoops up a fledgling kite lying nearly immobile on a scorching Indian sidewalk as the relentless sun beats down on its feathers -- one of countless birds struggling to endure an unbearable heatwave.
Webb telescope fully deploys sunshield in mission milestone
AFP, Published on 05/01/2022
» WASHINGTON: The James Webb Space Telescope fully deployed its tennis-court sized sunshield Tuesday, a critical milestone for the success of its mission to study every phase of cosmic history, NASA said.
Taliban fighters hit the fairground as Afghans fear for freedoms
AFP, Published on 29/09/2021
» QARGHAH (AFGHANISTAN) - "This is Afghanistan!" a Taliban fighter shouts on a pirate ship ride at a fairground in western Kabul, as his armed comrades cackle and whoop onboard the rickety attraction.
What we know about the Taliban's political agenda
AFP, Published on 25/09/2021
» KABUL - A month after seizing power following a lightning offensive in Afghanistan, the Taliban this week completed their interim government -- but their political agenda is still unclear.
'Talibanned': From kite-running to breakdancing, Afghan pastimes again under threat
AFP, Published on 05/07/2021
» KABUL - The Taliban outlawed dozens of seemingly innocuous activities and pastimes in Afghanistan during their 1996-2001 rule -- including kite flying, TV soap operas, pigeon racing, fancy haircuts, and even playing music.
Self-isolation? Some in southern US choose beach instead
AFP, Published on 26/04/2020
» TYBEE ISLAND, US: After being locked down for weeks, many residents in Georgia are thumbing their noses at the deadly coronavirus and seeking sanctuary in the sun, sand and waves of the southern state's beaches.
Self-isolation? Some in Georgia choose beach instead
AFP, Published on 26/04/2020
» TYBEE ISLAND (UNITED STATES) - After being locked down for weeks, many residents in Georgia are thumbing their noses at the deadly coronavirus and seeking sanctuary in the sun, sand and waves of the southern state's beaches.
Fresh tension as Israel reimposes Gaza fuel blockade
AFP, Published on 02/08/2018
» JERUSALEM - Israel reimposed a blockade on fuel deliveries to Gaza on Thursday citing a resurgence in kites carrying firebombs over the border and signalling a brief pause in tensions may be ending.
Four killed as Israel strikes targets 'throughout Gaza'
AFP, Published on 21/07/2018
» GAZA CITY (PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES) - Israeli aircraft and tanks hit targets across the Gaza Strip Friday after shots were fired at troops on the border, the army said, with Hamas reporting three members of its military wing killed.