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Brussels recommends Bosnia for EU candidate status
AFP, Published on 12/10/2022
» BRUSSELS - The European Commission on Wednesday said it was recommending that EU countries give Bosnia candidacy status to join the bloc.
UK court told 'killer' baby nurse sent sympathy card to parents
AFP, Published on 12/10/2022
» LONDON - A nurse at a UK hospital tried to kill a baby girl four times before she was successful, then sent a sympathy card to her victim's parents, a court was told on Wednesday.
Chad ex-opposition figure Saleh Kebzabo named prime minister
AFP, Published on 12/10/2022
» N'DJAMENA - Chadian ruler Mahamat Idriss Deby pushed ahead Wednesday with declared plans to steer the country back to civilian government, appointing a former opposition figure as prime minister to head an interim administration of "national union."
Ukraine holds line with Western arms, but needs more
AFP, Published on 12/10/2022
» TORETSK (UKRAINE) - First there was a teasing crackle of small arms fire then a burst of sharp bangs as Ukrainian assault infantry fired their US-made grenade launder at the Russian positions opposite.
Striking French refinery workers defy government threats
AFP, Published on 12/10/2022
» PARIS - Striking French oil refinery employees voted Wednesday to maintain blockades now in their third week, despite a government order for some of them to return to work in a bid to get fuel supplies flowing.
UK to cap renewable energy company revenues
AFP, Published on 12/10/2022
» LONDON - Britain will introduce a cap on the revenues of companies that produce low-carbon electricity in an attempt to mitigate the impact of soaring energy prices on consumers.
Ukraine grain ships stuck in Istanbul traffic jam
AFP, Published on 12/10/2022
» ISTANBUL - A cargo ship traffic jam stretched as far as the eye could see off Istanbul, where a key deal to get Ukraine grain to market has translated into major hold-ups.
Kremlin believes Turkey’s Erdogan will offer Ukraine mediation
AFP, Published on 12/10/2022
» Moscow believes Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will "officially" offer at an upcoming meeting with Russian leader Vladimir Putin in Kazakhstan to mediate negotiations with Ukraine, a Kremlin aide said Wednesday.
Korn expected to lead Chartpattanakla in election bid
Prasit Tangprasert, Published on 12/10/2022
» NAKHON RATCHASIMA: Former finance minister Korn Chatikavanij is widely tipped to be the new leader of the Chartpattanakla Party in its next key meeting, a source said on Wednesday.
Ghibli theme park prepares for visitors
AFP, Published on 12/10/2022
» Beyond the gates, a whimsical world awaits, complete with a fluffy Cat Bus, the toothy grin of Totoro and a life-sized No-Face seated on a train: welcome to Ghibli Park.