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83 still in hospital after Swiss fire tragedy
AFP, Published on 06/01/2026
» CRANS-MONTANA (SWITZERLAND) - The majority of those wounded in the devastating New Year bar blaze in Crans-Montana were still in hospital on Monday, as the bodies of five Italian teenagers were repatriated from Switzerland.
Kim Dotcom loses 12-year battle against extradition
Reuters, Published on 15/08/2024
» WELLINGTON - Kim Dotcom, who is facing criminal charges relating to the defunct file-sharing website Megaupload, has lost a 12-year battle against extradition to the United States.
Rich nations ‘likely’ met $100bn climate finance goal
AFP, Published on 16/11/2023
» PARIS - Wealthy nations likely met their goal of providing $100 billion in annual climate finance to poorer nations last year — two years later than promised and only a fraction of the "extensive needs", the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) said Thursday.
Russia vows 'extremely' harsh response to incursions from Ukraine
AFP, Published on 24/05/2023
» MOSCOW - Russia threatened Kyiv on Wednesday it would respond "extremely" harshly to all future incursions, after Moscow deployed jets and artillery to fight off an armed group that crossed over from Ukraine.
Napoli to shake off title blow with one more point to go
AFP, Published on 02/05/2023
» NAPLES (ITALY) - Naples woke up on Monday still digesting the disappointment of Napoli not sealing their first Serie A title in over three decades, but knowing glory is just a few more days away.
Napoli's title party put on hold after Salernitana draw
AFP, Published on 30/04/2023
» NAPLES (ITALY) - Napoli will have to wait a bit longer to seal a first Serie A title in 33 years after being held to a 1-1 draw by Salernitana on Sunday.
The Russian 'fortress' where US journalist is held
AFP, Published on 18/04/2023
» MOSCOW - US journalist Evan Gershkovich's court appearance in Moscow on Tuesday will be a rare break from his isolation in Lefortovo prison -- a symbol of repression since Soviet times.
Southampton fightback stuns Spurs, Chelsea held by Everton
AFP, Published on 19/03/2023
» LONDON - Tottenham manager Antonio Conte lambasted his players after they let a two-goal lead slip to draw 3-3 at Southampton on Saturday, as Chelsea also conceded a late equaliser in a 2-2 draw with Everton.
Battling inflation 'priority' as global growth slows: OECD
AFP, Published on 22/11/2022
» PARIS - World economic growth is slowing due to decades-high inflation, the OECD said Tuesday, calling for "essential" further monetary policy tightening and "more targeted" government support.
Alleged accomplices on trial over Vienna jihadist shooting
AFP, Published on 18/10/2022
» VIENNA - Six men accused of helping a gunman who carried out Austria's first deadly jihadist attack went on trial in a Vienna court on Tuesday.