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China-built airport in Nepal ‘littered with corruption’
The New York Times, Published on 19/04/2025
» A government inquiry into a new $216-million international airport in Nepal’s second-biggest city found that “irregularities and corruption” by officials and lawmakers allowed a Chinese state-owned contractor to ignore its obligations and charge for work it never completed.
French island plans rodent cull to save albatross eggs
AFP, Published on 11/01/2023
» ÎLE AMSTERDAM, France: Conservationists are working to rid a remote French southern Indian Ocean island of rodents and stray cats by the end of next year to protect prized albatrosses and other birds.
Twitter ex-security chief in Congress as shareholders back Musk buyout
AFP, Published on 14/09/2022
» WASHINGTON - Twitter whistleblower Peiter Zatko told the US Congress Tuesday that the platform ignored his security concerns, with his testimony coming as company shareholders greenlit Elon Musk's $44 billion takeover deal.
Trump brand tarnished after bruising presidency and Capitol attack
AFP, Published on 17/01/2021
» NEW YORK: Donald Trump shot to prominence with a business empire that bears his name, but after four years of political tumult capped by his supporters' violent attack on the Capitol, the US president's brand stands tarnished, threatening his businesses, experts say.
Ireland's Lowry leads storm-hit RBC Heritage by one stroke
AFP, Published on 20/04/2019
» LOS ANGELES - Ireland's Shane Lowry led by one stroke with two holes left after darkness suspended play in a rain-delayed second round of the PGA Tour's RBC Heritage.
Racism and redemption: Virginia blackface row stirs painful past
AFP, Published on 11/02/2019
» RICHMOND (UNITED STATES) - Can a politician be forgiven for racist behavior from the past?
Putnam headed to PGA Championship with Barracuda win
AFP, Published on 06/08/2018
» LOS ANGELES - Andrew Putnam had five birdies and just one bogey Sunday as he wrapped up his first USPGA Tour title at the Barracuda Championship in Reno, Nevada.