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The Ukrainian train attendant chaperoning Western VIPs
AFP, Published on 19/11/2023
» KYIV (UKRAINE) - She may be from a remote Ukrainian village, but Tetyana Kogut has rubbed shoulders with some of the world's most powerful Western leaders.
Gaza's Al-Shifa hospital a 'death zone', WHO says urging evacuation
AFP, Published on 19/11/2023
» GAZA STRIP (PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES): Gaza's largest hospital has become a "death zone", the World Health Organization said Sunday, announcing plans to evacuate the last remaining patients as Israel's army said it was expanding operations to destroy Hamas.
Hundreds flee as Israel orders Gaza hospital evacuated
AFP, Published on 18/11/2023
» KHAN YUNIS, Gaza - Hundreds of people fled on foot Saturday after Israel's army ordered the evacuation of Gaza's main hospital where more than 2,000 patients, medics and displaced people were trapped by the war between Israel and Hamas.
Liberian President Weah concedes poll defeat
AFP, Published on 18/11/2023
» MONROVIA, Liberia - Liberian leader and football legend George Weah has conceded defeat to opposition leader Joseph Boakai after a tight presidential run-off, saying it was "time to put national interest above personal interest".
Singer Cassie, Sean Combs settle rape lawsuit
AFP, Published on 18/11/2023
» WASHINGTON - Singer Cassie and rap mogul Sean Combs have reached a settlement "amicably" a day after she filed a lawsuit accusing him of rape and physical abuse, US media reported late Friday.
India tunnel rescue paused over cave-in fear
AFP, Published on 18/11/2023
» DEHRADUN, India - Indian rescuers on Saturday paused efforts to reach 40 men trapped in a collapsed road tunnel after a cracking sound created a "panic situation" over the possibility of a further cave-in.
Workers at GM ratify contract in win for US auto union
AFP, Published on 17/11/2023
» NEW YORK - Workers at General Motors have voted to ratify a new labor contract with sweeping pay increases, according to figures published Thursday, a landmark step after a major auto industry strike this year.
Israel takes control of Gaza port
AFP, Published on 16/11/2023
» GAZA STRIP - Israeli troops on Thursday advanced their campaign to destroy Hamas in Gaza, fighting gun battles and taking control of a key port a day after a raid on the territory's main hospital.
End of an era: 'The Crown' concludes with Diana's death
AFP, Published on 16/11/2023
» LONDON - Netflix's acclaimed series "The Crown" chronicling the reign of Queen Elizabeth II, draws to a close from Thursday, focusing on a subject still highly sensitive to the British monarchy -- the death of Princess Diana.
Flights halted so young Koreans can focus on exams
AFP, Published on 16/11/2023
» SEOUL - More than half a million students in South Korea are sitting the crucial national university entrance exam on Thursday, with authorities set to take extraordinary measures including halting flights to minimise distraction.