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Schoolgirl tells Congress of playing dead to survive Texas massacre
AFP, Published on 08/06/2022
» WASHINGTON - An 11-year-old who smeared herself with her murdered friend's blood to play dead during last month's school shooting in the US state of Texas relived the horror of her ordeal before a panel of lawmakers on Wednesday.
One dead, a dozen hurt as car ploughs into Berlin crowd
AFP, Published on 08/06/2022
» BERLIN - One person was killed and at least a dozen others injured when a man drove a car into a crowd, including teenagers, at a busy shopping district in central Berlin on Wednesday, police said.
Nigeria's ruling party picks candidate for 2023 election
AFP, Published on 08/06/2022
» ABUJA - Nigeria’s ruling All Progressives Congress or APC party on Wednesday picked former Lagos governor Bola Tinubu as its candidate for the 2023 election to succeed President Muhammadu Buhari, who steps down after two terms.
Mano's men beat Maldives in opener
Sports, Published on 08/06/2022
» Thailand beat the Maldives 3-0 in the AFC Asian Cup opener as coach Mano Polking knew the War Elephants’ chances of making it to the AFC Asian Cup finals rest on their performances against the minnows in Group C.
Fallen football chiefs Blatter and Platini start fraud trial
AFP, Published on 08/06/2022
» BELLINZONA (SWITZERLAND) - Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini, once the chiefs of world and European football, appeared in a Swiss court on Wednesday to face trial over a suspected fraudulent payment.
200kg of crystal meth hidden in replicas of ancient statues en route to Taiwan
Published on 08/06/2022
» Police have intercepted 201 kilogrammes of crystal methamphetamine pills hidden in six replicas of ancient "Moai" statue heads waiting at a warehouse for shipment to Taiwan.
Why more European firms are choosing Vietnam over China
Published on 08/06/2022
» A combination of geopolitical tensions and higher costs are pushing large firms to look for alternative production sites. Vietnam's strong economic performance in recent years has drawn the attention of European firms.
Hong Kong remains world's most expensive city for expats
Published on 08/06/2022
» HONG KONG: Hong Kong has retained its title as the world's most expensive city for expatriates to live in for the third year running, with the firm behind the rankings saying the city's high cost of living combined with tough coronavirus policies have pushed foreign workers to choose Singapore and Dubai instead.
Belgian king decorates last Congolese WWII vet
AFP, Published on 08/06/2022
» KINSHASA - Belgium's King Philippe on Wednesday decorated the last surviving Congolese World War II veteran, on the second day of his historic visit to the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Russia hammers eastern Ukraine city as world seeks to lift grain siege
AFP, Published on 08/06/2022
» KYIV, Ukraine: Kyiv's forces may have to retreat from the eastern city of Severodonetsk, a senior Ukrainian official conceded on Wednesday, as diplomatic efforts intensified to unblock grain stuck in Ukraine's ports.