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Jakarta dog meat ban sparks debate
AFP, Published on 27/11/2025
» JAKARTA - Sitting at an empty stall in Jakarta, Alfindo Hutagaol gobbles down some rice, green sambal and grilled dog meat — a meal that is now banned in the Indonesian capital.
German court jails Syrian 'torture' doctor for life
AFP, Published on 16/06/2025
» FRANKFURT (GERMANY) - A German court on Monday sentenced a Syrian doctor to life in prison for crimes against humanity for torturing detainees at military hospitals under former ruler Bashar al-Assad.
Over 200 dogs bound for slaughter rescued by Indonesian police
Online reporters, Published on 07/01/2024
» Indonesian authorities successfully intercepted a truck loaded with over 200 dogs destined for the slaughterhouse, marking a recent win for activists opposing the consumption of dog meat, according to news agency AFP.
2,000 dead cats intended for medicine found in Vietnam
AFP, Published on 17/02/2023
» Vietnamese police have discovered around 2,000 dead cats intended for use in traditional medicine, state media said Friday.
High steaks pursuit: LA cops hunt cows in slaughterhouse breakout
AFP, Published on 24/06/2021
» LOS ANGELES - Dozens of cattle escaped from a meatpacking plant and led police on a slow-moving chase through a residential area of Los Angeles.
BBC under pressure over Diana interview 'cover-up'
AFP, Published on 21/05/2021
» LONDON: The BBC was under pressure on Friday after unprecedented criticism from the royal family about its 1995 interview with princess Diana, damaging its reputation as it fights attacks on several fronts.
Germans turn to hunting to 'ethically' source food
AFP, Published on 25/02/2021
» ASPISHEIM (GERMANY) - With her dreadlocks and nose piercing, Shanna Reis doesn't exactly look the part of the camouflage-clad hunter tracking game in the forest.
China finds Covid cluster in CP chicken plant
Reuters, Published on 22/01/2021
» BEIJING: China has reported its first cluster of Covid-19 cases among workers in a chicken processing plant owned by Thailand’s Charoen Pokphand Group.
EU reopens borders as virus surges in US: World update
AFP, Published on 01/07/2020
» CORFU, Greece: The European Union reopened its borders on Wednesday to visitors from 15 countries but excluded the United States, where deaths are spiking once again and a top health official warned the country was heading in the "wrong direction".
EU opens borders to 'safe' countries including Thailand
AFP, Published on 01/07/2020
» The European Union agreed Tuesday to reopen its borders to 15 countries excluding the virus-stricken US, as the pandemic accelerated globally with more than 505,000 deaths worldwide.