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Dehorning of S.African rhinos slashed poaching: study
AFP, Published on 06/06/2025
» JOHANNESBURG - The dehorning of rhinos resulted in a nearly 80-percent reduction in the poaching of the animals during a seven-year study in a major South African conservation area, researchers said Thursday.
Populist left leader moves to launch new German party
AFP, Published on 23/10/2023
» BERLIN - A charismatic leader of Germany's populist left wing on Monday laid the foundation for a new party, expected to poach support from the resurgent far right and further splinter the political landscape.
Ex-Samsung exec accused of building copycat chip plant in China
Bloomberg, Published on 12/06/2023
» A former Samsung Electronics Co executive allegedly stole blueprints and designs to try and replicate an entire semiconductor plant in China, Korean prosecutors said in outlining an unusual attempt to establish world-class chipmaking capabilities in the world’s No 2 economy.
Taiwan president in US for visit that has China threatening reprisal
AFP, Published on 30/03/2023
» NEW YORK - Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen arrived in New York Wednesday for a visit that has triggered threats of reprisal by China if she meets with House speaker Kevin McCarthy -- and US warnings for Beijing not to overreact.
Submit or quit: Teacher, student brain drain hits Hong Kong schools
AFP, Published on 01/09/2022
» HONG KONG: As Hong Kong students return for the new academic year, veteran teacher Wong is counting down the days until the political maelstrom sweeping the city leaves him no choice but to quit.
Australia F1 chief vows to keep race in Melbourne after Sydney overtures
AFP, Published on 22/10/2021
» MELBOURNE - Australian Formula One Grand Prix chief Andrew Westacott Friday vowed to fight to keep the race in Melbourne after reports that Sydney wanted to poach it when its contract expiries in 2025.
Conservationists urge Congo to reverse pay-to-poach decision
AFP, Published on 23/07/2021
» KINSHASA: Environmentalists in the Democratic Republic of Congo on Thursday urged the government to reverse a move to tax rather than forbid poaching, saying the move endangered millions in conservation funds.
Passion for pigeons persists in Arab world
AFP, Published on 10/03/2021
» CAIRO - Atop his humble wooden dovecote overlooking the majestic Giza pyramids, Abdel-Rahman Gamal released 20 homing pigeons sending them soaring up into the Cairo sky reddened by the setting sun.
Lifelines for Hazard and Suarez as La Liga title race looks to forgotten stars
AFP, Published on 10/06/2020
» MADRID - When La Liga stopped they were not expected to play any part in the rest of the title race but when the season resumes on Thursday, Eden Hazard and Luis Suarez could be set to decide it.
US, Germany battle for virus vaccine surpremacy
AFP, Published on 15/03/2020
» BERLIN: The United States and Germany are vying to produce an exclusive vaccine against the coronavirus which is being developed in a German laboratory, Die Welt daily reported Saturday