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History-makers Morocco eye France upset at World Cup
AFP, Published on 14/12/2022
» DOHA: History-making Morocco look to pull off another upset against holders France in the World Cup semi-finals on Wednesday, with Argentina and Lionel Messi lying in wait for the winner.
Istanbul's opposition mayor barred from politics over 'insult'
AFP, Published on 14/12/2022
» ISTANBUL - A Turkish court on Wednesday sentenced Istanbul's popular opposition mayor to nearly three years jail in a politically charged trial that effectively bars him from standing in next year's presidential election.
French prosecutors search Macron's party offices
AFP, Published on 14/12/2022
» PARIS - French prosecutors said Wednesday that they had searched the headquarters of President Emmanuel Macron's Renaissance party in their investigation into the use of consulting firms by the government since 2017.
Far-right writer in Swiss court claims facing LGBTQ 'harassment'
AFP, Published on 14/12/2022
» LAUSANNE - Far-right essayist Alain Soral, who appeared in court in Switzerland on Wednesday over homophobic remarks, told the hearing that he was himself the victim of "harassment" by the LGBTQ community.
Economy in recovery, bolstered by tourists: Arkhom
Published on 14/12/2022
» Thailand's economy is still on the recovery path and should grow 3.4% this year and 3.8% next year, supported by a rebound in its vital tourism sector, the finance minister said on Wednesday.
At least 4 dead, dozens rescued in Channel small boat incident
AFP, Published on 14/12/2022
» LONDON: At least four people died when a small boat apparently packed with migrants capsized in freezing temperatures in the Channel overnight, the UK government said on Wednesday.
Activists file case against Meta over Tigray hate posts
AFP, Published on 14/12/2022
» NAIROBI: An Ethiopian man whose father was murdered during the country's war has joined a lawsuit against Meta that is seeking $1.6 billion from Facebook's parent company for allegedly fanning hate speech in Africa.
Greek MEP in EU parliament graft scandal awaits key ruling
AFP, Published on 14/12/2022
» ATHENS: The Greek MEP central to an EU parliament graft scandal awaited a key ruling Wednesday that may keep her behind bars, as she argued innocence in a case allegedly tied to World Cup host Qatar.
Erdogan backs Turkmen gas link easing dependence on Russia
AFP, Published on 14/12/2022
» ISTANBUL: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday backed the creation of a new natural gas pipeline that could ease Europe's dependence on Russia by linking up with energy-rich Turkmenistan.
Tourists in Hong Kong rejoice after amber health code axed
Published on 14/12/2022
» Tourists on Wednesday rejoiced over Hong Kong dropping its amber health code which had restricted their freedom of movement around the city, but a travel industry leader forecast only a small uptick in visitor numbers during the coming holiday season.