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UN investigators slam sluggish Syria quake aid
AFP, Published on 13/03/2023
» GENEVA - The world failed to act quickly enough in getting life-saving aid to Syrians in desperate need following last month's devastating earthquake, UN investigators said Monday.
Cyclone Freddy returns killing 70 in Malawi, Mozambique
AFP, Published on 13/03/2023
» BLANTYRE (MALAWI) - Cyclone Freddy, packing powerful winds and torrential rain, killed at least 70 people in Malawi and Mozambique on its return to southern Africa's mainland, authorities said Monday.
Pattaya honours elephants as part of Thai heritage
Published on 13/03/2023
» CHON BURI: Thailand celebrated National Elephant Day on Monday, honouring the beast that is a beloved symbol of the country with feasts of fruits and vegetables.
Pfizer buys biotech firm Seagen for $43 billion
AFP, Published on 13/03/2023
» WASHINGTON - US pharmaceutical giant Pfizer announced Monday that it had reached a deal to buy biotech firm Seagen, specializing in innovative cancer treatment, for $43 billion.
cmg unveils the Dyson Airblade innovative hand dryer
Published on 13/03/2023
» Central Marketing Group (cmg), a subsidiary of Central Retail Corporation (CRC) and a market leader in the distribution and management of more than 40 world-class brands in the technology, beauty, and lifestyle categories, launches the "Dyson Airblade" hand dryer in Thailand, featuring modern innovations for superior hygiene. It has a beautiful design and functionality that fits every lifestyle and is available in three models: the Dyson Airblade wash+dry, the Dyson Airblade 9KJ, and the Dyson Airblade V.
Thousands of hospital doctors walk out in latest UK strike
AFP, Published on 13/03/2023
» LONDON: UK hospital doctors on Monday began a three-day strike over pay at the start of a week that will also see teachers, train staff and civil servants walk out, in the latest wave of industrial action.
Kyiv condemns 'kidnappings' as Russians foster Ukrainian kids
AFP, Published on 13/03/2023
» KYIV, Ukraine: At their home in the middle of Siberia, Russian pastor Roman Vinogradov and his wife Yekaterina are the new foster parents of five children from Moscow-occupied eastern Ukraine.
Myanmar rebels, junta trade blame for monastery killings
Published on 13/03/2023
» Myanmar's junta and anti-coup fighters traded accusations on Monday over the killing of around 30 people who were sheltering in a monastery.
'Navalny' wins best documentary feature Oscar
AFP, Published on 13/03/2023
» HOLLYWOOD (UNITED STATES) - "Navalny," a film that examines the poisoning of jailed Russian dissident Alexei Navalny, on Sunday won the Oscar for best documentary feature.
Pope marks 10 years with podcast and a diplomatic row
AFP, Published on 13/03/2023
» VATICAN CITY: Pope Francis marked 10 years as head of the Catholic Church on Monday with a podcast, a private mass and a series of interviews, one of which triggered a diplomatic spat with Nicaragua.