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Macron hails Scholz as Europe's new power couple meets
AFP, Published on 10/12/2021
» PARIS - French President Emmanuel Macron hailed a "convergence of views" with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Friday as the two men met for their first talks as leaders.
Veteran Kenyan politician Odinga to make fifth run for president
AFP, Published on 10/12/2021
» NAIROBI - Veteran Kenyan politician Raila Odinga announced Friday he would make his fifth bid for the presidency in next year's election, ending months of suspense following a surprise truce with his former foe, President Uhuru Kenyatta.
Veteran Kenyan politician Odinga to make fifth run for president
AFP, Published on 10/12/2021
» NAIROBI - Veteran Kenyan politician Raila Odinga announced Friday he would make his fifth bid for the presidency in next year's election, ending months of suspense following a surprise truce with his former foe, President Uhuru Kenyatta.
US inflation highest in 40 years
Bloomberg News, Published on 10/12/2021
» WASHINGTON: US consumer prices rose last month at the fastest annual pace in nearly 40 years, magnifying how rapid and persistent inflation is eroding paycheques and increasing pressure on the Federal Reserve to tighten policy.
Nobel winner Ressa decries 'toxic sludge' of social media
Published on 10/12/2021
» OSLO: Accepting her Nobel Peace Prize on Friday, Philippine journalist Maria Ressa launched a spirited attack against American tech giants, accusing them of fuelling a flood of “toxic sludge” on social media.
Angry Hun Sen orders US weapons destroyed
Published on 10/12/2021
» PHNOM PENH: Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen ordered the country’s military to destroy US weaponry or dump it in warehouses on Friday, after Washington imposed an arms embargo over human rights concerns and Phnom Penh’s close ties with China.
'Silent strike' against junta empties Myanmar streets
Published on 10/12/2021
» Anti-coup demonstrators in Myanmar staged a “silent strike” on Friday, closing businesses and emptying the streets of cities and towns to protest against military rule.
Champions of press freedom to accept Nobel Prize
AFP, Published on 10/12/2021
» OSLO: She risks prison, he has buried several colleagues: Maria Ressa of the Philippines and Dmitry Muratov of Russia, two champions of the free press, will on Friday receive this year's Nobel Peace Prize honouring a profession under attack.
Insurer pays grieving parents after 7-month delay
Surachai Piragsa, Published on 10/12/2021
» BURI RAM: Southeast Insurance on Friday paid 2.5 million baht to the family of a 21-year-old car crash victim after delaying the payment for seven months.
UK High Court approves Julian Assange’s extradition to US
Bloomberg News, Published on 10/12/2021
» LONDON: London's High Court has granted a US request to extradite Julian Assange, in a remarkable legal blow to the man who has spent almost a decade fighting attempts to remove him from Britain.