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Biden calls clean energy matter of national security
AFP, Published on 17/06/2022
» WASHINGTON - US President Joe Biden told a climate conference for major economies Friday that Russia's war in Ukraine shows the shift to renewable energy is a matter of national security as well as key to preventing global warming.
Heatwave grips France and Spain as temps set to rise
AFP, Published on 17/06/2022
» PARIS - A punishing heatwave broke a string of records in France and Britain on Friday as Spain battled to contain forest fires that forced hundreds from their homes.
Sri Lanka shuts schools, government offices
Published on 17/06/2022
» COLOMBO: Sri Lankan authorities on Friday announced a two-week shutdown of government offices and schools, as public transport ground almost entirely to a halt due to a lack of dollars to pay for imported fuel.
MRTA seeks Green Line debt deal by September
Online Reporters, Published on 17/06/2022
» The Mass Rapid Transit Authority (MRTA) hopes to have a deal in place by September to transfer debt from the Green Line extension to City Hall, MRTA governor Pakapong Sirikantaramas said on Friday.
US approves Pfizer and Moderna jabs for youngest children
AFP, Published on 17/06/2022
» WASHINGTON: The US Food and Drug Administration granted emergency authorization Friday for the use of Pfizer and Moderna Covid-19 vaccines in the youngest children, the final age group awaiting immunization in most countries.
DR Congo soldier killed on Rwandan border
AFP, Published on 17/06/2022
» KINSHASA: A DR Congo soldier was killed in the country's flashpoint eastern region on Friday in an exchange of fire at a border post with Rwanda, police said, while Rwanda said two of its soldiers were wounded.
BoT: No need for special rate meeting
Published on 17/06/2022
» The Bank of Thailand says six annual interest rate meetings are sufficient for obtaining information for considering monetary policy, in a response to market speculation about an urgent meeting about an interest-rate increase.
Saudi crown prince plans first Turkey visit since Khashoggi murder
AFP, Published on 17/06/2022
» ISTANBUL:Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman will visit Turkey next week, the Turkish president said Friday, as Ankara and Riyadh heal a bitter rift following the 2018 murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi in Istanbul.
UK clears Assange extradition to US
AFP, Published on 17/06/2022
» LONDON - Britain on Friday approved a US government request to extradite WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange to face trial over the publication of secret military files, prompting outrage from his supporters.
EU backs Ukraine's 'European dream'
AFP, Published on 17/06/2022
» BRUSSELS: Europe sent a powerful symbol of solidarity with Ukraine on Friday, when Brussels backed Kyiv's bid for EU candidate status, even as Russia shelled frontline Ukrainian cities and cut back gas supplies to the West.