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'Worried about the future': Russians despair in uncertain times
AFP, Published on 10/11/2022
» MOSCOW - When President Vladimir Putin announced in February that Russian forces were entering Ukraine, a wave of shock washed over 22-year-old student Vasilina Kotova that turned quickly to despair and then depression.
US inflation shows signs of cooling
Published on 10/11/2022
» WASHINGTON: US inflation cooled in October by more than forecast, offering hope that the fastest price increases in decades are ebbing and giving Federal Reserve officials a chance to ease up on steep interest-rate increases.
Asean inaction on Myanmar decried
Published on 10/11/2022
» A human rights group has urged the Association of Southeast Asian Nations to reject a proposal that effectively allows the Myanmar military junta to continue participating in all but a handful of events held by the 10-country bloc.
Doubts about Russia's retreat from Kherson
AFP, Published on 10/11/2022
» MYKOLAIV, Ukraine: Few Ukrainians shopping for socks and extension cords on the main market of the biggest city near the Kherson front on Thursday could believe the Russians really were pulling back.
Kherson pullout starts as Ukraine claims gains
AFP, Published on 10/11/2022
» MYKOLAIV, Ukraine: Moscow announced on Thursday that it had begun retreating from Ukraine's southern city of Kherson as Kyiv said it had recaptured a dozen villages in the strategic Black Sea region.
Lashing out at Italy, France lets migrant ship dock
AFP, Published on 10/11/2022
» MARSEILLE: France said on Thursday that it would allow a rescue ship carrying more than 200 migrants to dock on its southern coast and disembark its passengers, harshly criticising Italy for failing to take them in.
SAT seeking lower rate for World Cup broadcast
Post Reporters, Published on 10/11/2022
» The Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT) says it’s trying its best to negotiate with Fifa to lower the price of the rights for Thailand to broadcast live World Cup 2022 matches.
High-risk groups top priority for 2023 Covid jabs
Published on 10/11/2022
» Authorities plan to acquire enough Covid-19 vaccines next year initially for 18 million people in high-risk groups, with the number of shots each person will need subject to World Health Organization (WHO) guidance.
China seeks upgrade of massive trade zone with Asean amid US hostility
Published on 10/11/2022
» China is expected to start talks with Southeast Asian nations about an upgrade to their giant free-trade zone in a potential boost to the stability of Beijing's manufacturing supply chains amid mounting rivalry with the United States.
Wrong bank: Villagers split by river from Ukraine's advance
AFP, Published on 10/11/2022
» STEPNOGIRSK (UKRAINE) - Russia ordered its troops to abandon the Dnipro river's west bank only hours after Yevgen Gamiy had another lucky escape from incoming fire on its east.