Showing 41 - 45 of 45
Cake and Kalashnikovs: Ukraine marks grim Orthodox Easter
AFP, Published on 24/04/2022
» LYMAN, Ukraine: Ukrainians on Sunday marked a sombre Orthodox Easter two months into Russia's invasion, with some braving bombardment for blessings and many of the displaced clinging on to cherished traditions.
Mexican bishop aims to tame drug violence with dialogue
AFP, Published on 24/04/2022
» CHILAPA DE ALVAREZ (MEXICO) - A Mexican bishop who served in conflict-torn areas abroad and survived an attack by drug traffickers in his own country hopes dialogue with criminals will pacify one of Mexico's most violent regions.
Injured striped dolphin beaches in Phuket
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 24/04/2022
» PHUKET: A striped dolphin washed up on Nai Yang beach in Thalang district on Sunday morning with injuries, according to Sirinat National Park chief Sorasak Rananan.
9 people from stricken tour boat off Hokkaido found, 8 unresponsive
Published on 24/04/2022
» SAPPORO: Ten people were confirmed dead Sunday after a tourist boat with a total of 26 passengers and crew aboard went missing in rough waters the previous day off a World Heritage site on Japan's northernmost main island of Hokkaido, the country's coast guard said.
Macron battles far-right Le Pen for French presidency
AFP, Published on 24/04/2022
» PARIS - France votes on Sunday in presidential elections facing a stark choice between centrist President Emmanuel Macron and challenger Marine Le Pen, after a fractious campaign that has seen the French far-right come its closest yet to winning power.