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IMF chief denies altering World Bank report to appease China
AFP, Published on 17/09/2021
» WASHINGTON - IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva on Thursday disputed an independent investigation which found that in her previous job at the World Bank, she pressed staff to alter a report to avoid angering China.
Giant sequoias wrapped in foil protection against US forest fires
AFP, Published on 17/09/2021
» LOS ANGELES: The world's biggest trees were being wrapped in fire-proof blankets Thursday in an effort to protect them from huge blazes tearing through the drought-stricken western United States.
Russians start voting in parliamentary polls after historic crackdown
AFP, Published on 17/09/2021
» MOSCOW - Russians in the Far East began voting in a three-day parliamentary election in which vocal Kremlin critics have been barred from running following a historic crackdown on the opposition.
14,555 new Covid cases, 171 deaths Friday
Gary Boyle, Published on 17/09/2021
» Thailand logged 14,555 new Covid-19 cases and 177 more fatalities during the previous 24 hours, the Public Health Ministry announced on Friday morning.
Netflix finally eyes TV's top prize with 'The Crown' at in-person Emmys
AFP, Published on 17/09/2021
» LOS ANGELES: Netflix is tipped to finally win television's biggest prize Sunday as its critically adored British royals drama "The Crown" battles "Star Wars" series "The Mandalorian" at an Emmys ceremony held in front of a scaled-back live audience.
Heat on Koeman as Barca drift creates concern over loss of identity
AFP, Published on 17/09/2021
» MADRID: Ronald Koeman is adamant Barcelona will be better soon but he heads to Granada in La Liga on Monday under pressure, with his team accused not just of losing but of losing their identity.
Ronaldo's Man Utd seek response, Chelsea look to Lukaku in Spurs clash
AFP, Published on 17/09/2021
» LONDON: All eyes are once again on Cristiano Ronaldo as Manchester United aim make amends for a shock Champions League defeat to Young Boys when the Premier League leaders head to West Ham on Sunday.
14,555 new Covid cases, 177 more deaths
Online Reporters, Published on 17/09/2021
» There were 14,555 new Covid-19 cases and 177 more fatalities recorded during the previous 24 hours, the Public Health Ministry reported on Friday morning.
US reality show 'The Activist' backtracks after uproar
AFP, Published on 17/09/2021
» WASHINGTON: Creators of a new reality show pitting activists promoting charitable causes against each other were forced to change course following a massive backlash, with a top star apologising Thursday for her participation.
Victorious, Taliban face fierce new test in Afghanistan
AFP, Published on 17/09/2021
» KABUL - Having conquered Afghanistan, the Taliban now face the formidable task of keeping the peace within their own ranks and running a country on the brink of ruin, experts say.