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With Tiananmen gatherings banned, Hong Kongers remember in private
AFP, Published on 04/06/2022
» HONG KONG - As Saturday night fell in Hong Kong, democracy activist Chiu Yan-loy turned off the lights, lit a number of candles and observed a moment of silence to commemorate those killed in China's Tiananmen crackdown 33 years ago.
Ukraine says Russia using 'all its power' to capture eastern city
AFP, Published on 04/06/2022
» KYIV (UKRAINE) - Ukraine said Saturday its forces were managing to push back against Russian troops in fierce fighting in Severodonetsk despite Russia "throwing all its power" into capturing the strategic eastern city.
Swiatek brushes aside Gauff to win second French Open title
AFP, Published on 04/06/2022
» PARIS: Iga Swiatek cruised to her second French Open title by dominating teenager Coco Gauff in the final on Saturday, as the world number one claimed her 35th successive victory.
Swiatek wins second French Open title
AFP, Published on 04/06/2022
» PARIS: Iga Swiatek cruised to her second French Open title by dominating teenager Coco Gauff in the final on Saturday, as the world number one claimed her 35th successive victory.
Hong Kong pounces on Tiananmen vigils
Published on 04/06/2022
» Hong Kong authorities on Saturday detained multiple people as they pounced on any attempt at public commemoration of the 33rd anniversary of the Tiananmen crackdown, as China vies to remove all reminders of the deadly event.
Shakira and footballer Gerard Pique separate
AFP, Published on 04/06/2022
» MADRID: The Colombian superstar Shakira and FC Barcelona defender Gerard Pique announced Saturday they were calling time on their relationship of more than a decade.
Lecturer killed in furnace explosion
Published on 04/06/2022
» SAKON NAKHON: An investigation is under way into an explosion at a furnace used for extracting oil from plastic waste in which a university lecturer was killed and a colleague injured.
Chadchart gives Pride a big push
Online Reporters, Published on 04/06/2022
» New Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt has marked Pride Month by calling on the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) to ensure equal treatment of all individuals regardless of their sexuality.
Star-studded party for Queen Elizabeth
AFP, Published on 04/06/2022
» LONDON: Britain geared up on Saturday for a "party at the palace" concert starring Diana Ross and Andrea Bocelli, set to be watched by millions to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II's 70 years on the throne.
Accused Russian poisoner dies of Covid
Published on 04/06/2022
» Dmitry Kovtun, one of two Russian men accused by Britain of poisoning Kremlin critic Alexander Litvinenko in London in 2006, has died of Covid-19 in a Moscow hospital, Tass news agency said on Saturday.