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$12m seized from ex-officials as cash crunch hits Afghanistan
AFP, Published on 16/09/2021
» KABUL - Afghanistan's central bank said Wednesday that the Taliban had seized more than $12 million in cash and gold from the homes of former government officials, as a financial crunch threatens the Islamists' rule one month after they took back power.
US gymnasts slam FBI, sports officials over Nassar abuse
AFP, Published on 16/09/2021
» WASHINGTON - Olympic champion Simone Biles and other top American gymnasts excoriated US sports officials and the FBI in powerful Senate testimony on Wednesday for failing to act promptly on complaints about Larry Nassar, the former team doctor convicted of serial sexual abuse.
Australia to get nuclear subs in new US, British partnership
AFP, Published on 16/09/2021
» WASHINGTON: The United States will help Australia acquire nuclear powered submarines as part of a new Indo-Pacific strategic alliance also including Britain, a US official said Wednesday.
Mexican lottery winners scoop drug lord homes
AFP, Published on 16/09/2021
» MEXICO CITY: A house where drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman narrowly avoided arrest was scooped by a mystery winner in a special lottery held by the Mexican government on Wednesday.
Head of IS in Greater Sahara killed by French forces: Macron
AFP, Published on 16/09/2021
» PARIS - The head of Islamic State in the Greater Sahara, Adnan Abu Walid al-Sahrawi, has been killed by French forces, President Emmanuel Macron tweeted early Thursday.
13,897 new Covid cases, 188 more deaths
Online Reporters, Published on 16/09/2021
» There were 13,897 new Covid-19 cases and 188 more fatalities recorded during the previous 24 hours, the Public Health Ministry reported on Thursday morning.
Pope rails against vaccine 'denier' cardinals
AFP, Published on 16/09/2021
» ABOARD THE PAPAL PLANE - Pope Francis on Wednesday spoke out against "denier" cardinals who refused the coronavirus vaccine, in an apparent swipe at his main opponent who recently contracted Covid-19.
Sanook and iPrice Group unveils exclusive online page with coupons + deals
Published on 16/09/2021
» Sanook, Thailand’s No.1 news website and entertainment portal, is collaborating with Southeast Asia’s leading online shopping companion, iPrice Group, to offer Thai shoppers convenient access to the best online deals through coupons from thousands of merchants.
Duterte will not cooperate with ICC drug war probe, says lawyer
AFP, Published on 16/09/2021
» MANILA: Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte will not cooperate with the International Criminal Court's probe into the government's war on drugs, his lawyer said on Thursday, insisting the tribunal does not have jurisdiction in the country.
French forces kill IS Sahel jihadist leader wanted by US
AFP, Published on 16/09/2021
» PARIS - The head of Islamic State in the Greater Sahara, who was wanted for deadly attacks on US soldiers and foreign aid workers, has been killed in an operation by French troops.