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Brazil senate committee recommends 10 pandemic charges against Bolsonaro
AFP, Published on 20/10/2021
» BRASíLIA - A Brazilian senate committee on Wednesday recommended that President Jair Bolsonaro face at least 10 charges, including crimes against humanity, over his handling of the Covid-19 pandemic, according to a report published in local media.
Valbuena felt 'in danger' over sex tape, Benzema trial hears
AFP, Published on 20/10/2021
» VERSAILLES (FRANCE) - Former France international Mathieu Valbuena told a court Wednesday he "felt in danger" after being targeted in a blackmail attempt involving a sex tape over which his former teammate, Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema, has gone on trial.
Philippines protests China’s ‘provocative acts’ in disputed sea
Bloomberg News, Published on 20/10/2021
» The Philippines has protested “provocative” actions by Chinese government vessels in the South China Sea, in yet another sign of continuing tensions between the two nations in the disputed waters.
Boy's surprise walk-on charms pope
AFP, Published on 21/10/2021
» VATICAN CITY - A boy who walked unexpectedly onto the stage to say hello to Pope Francis during the weekly Wednesday audience at the Vatican won a white papal skullcap to take home.
Putin will not attend COP 26 climate summit: Kremlin
AFP, Published on 21/10/2021
» MOSCOW - Russian President Vladimir Putin will not go to next month's landmark UN climate summit, the Kremlin said on Wednesday as the UK stressed the importance of national leaders' presence.
Prosecutors appeal after 'Hotel Rwanda' hero jailed
AFP, Published on 21/10/2021
» KIGALI - Rwandan prosecutors said Wednesday they have filed an appeal against a court ruling that sentenced "Hotel Rwanda" hero Paul Rusesabagina to 25 years in prison on terrorism charges.
Court clears Paiboon to stay as MP
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 21/10/2021
» Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) deputy leader Paiboon Nititawan can remain an MP after the Constitutional Court cleared up questions over his status on Wednesday.
PM urges focus on economy
News, Published on 21/10/2021
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said on Wednesday he was confident of meeting all the challenges on his plate and was unfazed by any rumours of political conflict.
Taliban vows to work with Russia, regional players over IS threats
AFP, Published on 21/10/2021
» MOSCOW - The Taliban agreed Wednesday to work with Russia, China and Iran on regional security after the Kremlin warned of emerging Islamic State and drug-trafficking threats in the wake of the hardline group's takeover in Afghanistan.
Net-zero target 'can be accelerated'
News, Published on 21/10/2021
» The UK government hopes Thailand will sign a key environmental compact during the upcoming COP26 climate talks in Glasgow, the British Embassy in Bangkok said on Wednesday.