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Microsoft nears takeover of 'Call of Duty' maker
AFP, Published on 22/09/2023
» LONDON - Xbox-owner Microsoft has closed in on its $69-billion takeover of "Call of Duty" video-game maker Activision Blizzard after the UK said Friday that a revamped deal addressed regulatory concerns.
China in 'strategic partnership' with Syria
AFP, Published on 22/09/2023
» HANGZHOU, China - Chinese President Xi Jinping announced a "strategic partnership" with Syria on Friday during talks with President Bashar al-Assad, who is seeking financial support to help rebuild his devastated country.
Blame and accusations in dead Sikh separatist's village
AFP, Published on 22/09/2023
» BHARSINGPURA, India - A notice demanding that Hardeep Singh Nijjar appear in court is still stuck on his house in Punjab, where the Sikh separatist's neighbours believe Canada's accusation that India was responsible for his killing.
Ads coming to Amazon Prime Video streaming
AFP, Published on 22/09/2023
» NEW YORK - Amazon's Prime Video streaming service will include ads beginning in early 2024, the company announced Friday, following competitors in seeking to squeeze new revenue out of the burgeoning industry.
Funny old world: The week's offbeat news
AFP, Published on 22/09/2023
» PARIS - From the Lazy Olympics to the toilet that knows all about you... Your weekly roundup of offbeat stories from around the world.
Ukrainian missile hits Russia's Crimea naval HQ
AFP, Published on 22/09/2023
» MOSCOW - A Ukrainian missile attack on Friday struck the headquarters of Moscow's Black Sea fleet in annexed Crimea, leaving one missing and sparking a fire in Kyiv's latest assault on the peninsula.
French Catholic Church in decline as Pope visits
AFP, Published on 22/09/2023
» MARSEILLE - Tens of thousands of Catholics are expected in the French Mediterranean city of Marseille for Pope Francis's two-day visit, but the once dominant faith is in a long decline in France.
Nagelsmann to coach Euro 2024 hosts Germany
AFP, Published on 22/09/2023
» MUNICH - Julian Nagelsmann has been given nine months to revive flailing Germany ahead of hosting Euro 2024 after being named as the sacked Hansi Flick's successor as national team coach on Friday.
Clinic helping Ukraine's wounded soldiers walk again
AFP, Published on 22/09/2023
» LVIV (UKRAINE) - Ukrainian soldier Vasyl Grytsenko was energetically doing sit-ups on a mat, building his body back up after losing a leg in the war.
Ukraine's Zelensky looks to shore up support in Canada visit
AFP, Published on 22/09/2023
» OTTAWA - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will address Canada's parliament and meet with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in Ottawa on Friday, seeking to rally more support for his country as it fights Russia's invasion.