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China to take countermeasures against US entities undermining China's sovereignty, security: spokesperson
Xinhua, Published on 15/02/2023
» BEIJING: China will take countermeasures in accordance with the law against relevant US entities that have undermined China's sovereignty and security, in response to US sanctions on Chinese companies and institutions, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said here Wednesday.
'No toilets': Hygiene nightmare in Turkey's quake ruins
AFP, Published on 15/02/2023
» ANTAKYA (TURKEY) - Sedef's relief at surviving Turkey's deadly earthquake is quickly giving way to fears she could succumb to diseases that threaten to take hold across shattered regions now devoid of basics including toilets.
Ethiopia warns UN-backed probe could 'undermine' peace process
AFP, Published on 15/02/2023
» NAIROBI - Ethiopia warned on Wednesday that efforts by UN-backed investigators to probe abuses committed during the war in the country's north could "undermine" the progress of a peace agreement signed last year.
Italy's Berlusconi acquitted in starlet bribery trial
AFP, Published on 15/02/2023
» An Italian court on Wednesday acquitted billionaire former prime minister Silvio Berlusconi of bribing witnesses to lie about his notorious "bunga bunga" parties, bringing closure to a years-long sex scandal.
NATO debates raising defence spending target
AFP, Published on 15/02/2023
» BRUSSELS - NATO members relaunched debate Wednesday on the thorny issue of ramping up national defence spending targets after Russia's war on Ukraine upended security.
Scotland's leader Sturgeon announces shock resignation
AFP, Published on 15/02/2023
» EDINBURGH - Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced her resignation Wednesday after more than eight years leading its devolved government, in a shock move jolting UK politics on both sides of the border.
Residents leave Ukraine's Chasiv Yar to escape Bakhmut fighting
AFP, Published on 15/02/2023
» CHASIV YAR (UKRAINE) - As a Soviet army conscript, Vasil Slabun helped in the clean-up of radioactive material after the Chernobyl nuclear accident in 1986.
Cabinet approves air services plan for U-Tapao
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 15/02/2023
» The cabinet on Tuesday gave the green light to the Aeronautical Radio of Thailand (Aerothai) to carry out a project worth 1.25 billion baht that would upgrade air navigation services at U-Tapao airport in Rayong province, said deputy government spokeswoman Traisuree Taisaranakul.
Democrats name Jurin their PM candidate
Post Reporters, Published on 15/02/2023
» The Democrat Party will nominate its leader Jurin Laksanawisit as the party's prime ministerial candidate at the coming general election, spokesman Ramet Rattanachaweng said on Wednesday.
New releases for your streaming pleasure: Feb 15-21
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 15/02/2023
» Looking for a title to binge-watch this weekend? Here's our pick!