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'We can't work': Gulf summer feels even hotter than usual
AFP, Published on 13/07/2023
» DUBAI: As much of the world swelters in record temperatures, spare a thought for Issam Genedi, who ekes out a living washing cars in one of the planet's hottest regions, the Gulf.
Footballers' wives face off at High Court in 'Wagatha' trial
AFP, Published on 10/05/2022
» LONDON - Footballers' wives Coleen Rooney and Rebekah Vardy faced each other in the High Court Tuesday at the opening of their "Wagatha Christie" libel trial over a social media post.
Less air pollution means thousands fewer die
AFP, Published on 30/04/2020
» PARIS - European countries under coronavirus lockdown have seen 11,000 fewer deaths in April compared to the same period last year due to a sharp drop in fossil fuel pollution, according to research released Friday.
Asia markets higher as China trade data beats forecasts
AFP, Published on 14/04/2020
» HONG KONG: Asian markets posted gains on Tuesday as better than expected Chinese trade data suggested a rebound from the economic devastation wrought by the coronavirus pandemic.
In a career of landmarks, Federer set for 1,500th match
AFP, Published on 21/10/2019
» BASEL (SWITZERLAND) - Roger Federer will check off another landmark on Monday when he starts his bid for a 10th Basel title by playing the 1,500th match of his career.
Twinkle of success for Pakistani Christian powerlifting duo
AFP, Published on 07/09/2016
» LAHORE (PAKISTAN) - Twinkle Sohail and Sonia Azmat have the weight of the Pakistani Christian world on their shoulders, but if anyone can bear the hopes of such a persecuted minority, it is these teenage champion powerlifters.
NASA probe set to make closest approach yet to Jupiter
AFP, Published on 28/08/2016
» WASHINGTON - NASA's Juno space probe on Saturday was set to pass the closest it will get to the planet Jupiter during the main phase of its planned mission to the gas giant, the US space agency's officials said.
France romp, Costa Rica stun Italy
AFP, Published on 21/06/2014
» France thrashed Switzerland 5-2 to surge closer to the World Cup last 16 as Costa Rica booked their place in the knockout rounds with a 1-0 upset of Italy, which confirmed England's exit.
EU-IMF creditors approve Portugal bailout plan: govt
AFP, Published on 17/12/2013
» Portugal's international lenders have approved the country's performance so far under its 78-billion-euro bailout agreement six months before the programme is set to end, the government said Monday.
Margaret Thatcher funeral: Live Report
AFP, Published on 17/04/2013
» 1158 GMT: We are winding up our live report now, after a morning in which Britain said goodbye to one of its most contentious politicians, former prime minister Margaret Thatcher, at a ceremonial funeral.