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Guinea ex-dictator says gave no order in 2009 massacre
AFP, Published on 13/12/2022
» CONAKRY - Guinean ex-dictator Moussa Dadis Camara denied at a long-awaited trial on Tuesday that he had given any orders to initiate a 2009 massacre in which hundreds of people were slaughtered or raped.
Europe's record 2022 wildfires sent carbon emissions soaring: monitors
AFP, Published on 13/12/2022
» PARIS - Wildfires that scorched across Europe this year burned a record land area and stoked carbon emissions, according to an update released on Tuesday by Europe's forest fire and satellite monitors.
US files criminal charges against crypto tycoon Bankman-Fried
AFP, Published on 13/12/2022
» NEW YORK - US prosecutors slapped disgraced cryptocurrency tycoon Sam Bankman-Fried with multiple criminal charges on Tuesday for massive fraud as he built his FTX crypto empire.
A 27-storey walk home: Ukraine power cuts bring lifts to a halt
AFP, Published on 13/12/2022
» KYIV (UKRAINE) - When Viktor Dergai moved into his 27th floor flat more than a year ago, he and his family were excited for the picturesque views of Kyiv their new home promised.
Line Man in talks to acquire Foodpanda in Thailand
Suchit Leesa-nguansuk and Bloomberg News, Published on 13/12/2022
» Food delivery unicorn Line Man Wongnai is in talks to acquire Delivery Hero SE’s Foodpanda in Thailand as it plans for a stock-market debut in the next few years, according to people familiar with the discussions.
UK announces new sanctions against Russia and Iran
AFP, Published on 13/12/2022
» LONDON - The UK on Tuesday announced new sanctions against senior Russian military commanders, as well as Iranians involved in the producing and supplying drones to target Ukraine.
B1bn assets impounded from online gambling network
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 13/12/2022
» Police raided 13 premises suspected of running online gambling in Bangkok and Chiang Rai on Tuesday, and impounded assets worth about 1 billion baht for examination.
Hatari founder among Forbes' philanthropy heroes
Post Reporters, Published on 13/12/2022
» Joon Wanavit, the 85-year-old founder of Hatari Electric, has been named among Asia's 2022 Heroes of Philanthropy by Forbes Magazine.
EU parliament to sack vice president in Qatar bribe claim
AFP, Published on 13/12/2022
» STRASBOURG (FRANCE) - The European Parliament took a first step Tuesday in efforts to restore its credibility, amid allegations of corruption linked to World Cup host Qatar, moving to ditch one of its own vice presidents.
Zelensky urges 800 mn euros in Ukraine winter help
AFP, Published on 13/12/2022
» PARIS - President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday said Ukraine needed emergency aid for its energy sector totalling around 800 million euros to help his country survive Russia's bombing of its civilian infrastructure.