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DR Congo sends warplanes against advancing M23 rebels
AFP, Published on 17/11/2022
» GOMA (DR CONGO) - The Democratic Republic of Congo deployed two warplanes against advancing M23 militants on Thursday in the country's volatile east, sources said, after a regional bloc called for rebels to disarm.
Red faces in France over Olympic mascots made in China
AFP, Published on 17/11/2022
» PARIS: The choice by Paris 2024 Olympics organisers of a cuddly red Phrygian cap as the Games' mascot is proving a harder sell than expected, after critics pounced on the fact that most will be made in China -- and others couldn't help seeing a symbol of feminine sexuality.
Pelosi to reveal 'future plans' after Republicans take US House
AFP, Published on 17/11/2022
» WASHINGTON - Nancy Pelosi, the veteran Washington powerbroker and longtime leader of the Democrats in Congress, was set to "address her future plans" Thursday, one day after Republicans secured a slim majority in the House of Representatives.
UN climate summit hangs on money for 'loss and damage'
AFP, Published on 17/11/2022
» SHARM EL SHEIKH (EGYPT) - UN climate talks were deadlocked Thursday over calls to create a special fund to cover the losses suffered by vulnerable nations hit by natural disasters, raising the risk that negotiations could collapse.
Apec ministers agree to push forward FTA-Apec
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 17/11/2022
» The Apec Ministerial Meeting (AMM) on Thursday agreed to push forward the FTA-Apec initiative, in which all members will cooperate more closely to achieve economic growth and eradicate all limitations, according to Commerce Minister Jurin Laksanawisit, who is the co-chair of the 33rd AMM.
Ex-British envoy, Australian adviser, Japanese journalist land in Bangkok from Myanmar
AFP, Published on 17/11/2022
» A former British envoy, an Australian economic adviser and a Japanese journalist touched down in Bangkok after being freed from prison and deported by Myanmar's junta on Thursday.
Ukraine grain export deal extended for four months
AFP, Published on 17/11/2022
» ISTANBUL - An agreement allowing Ukraine to export grain through the Black Sea and aimed at relieving global food insecurity has been extended for 120 days, officials said on Thursday.
World Cup 2022 broadcast deal finalised
Post Reporters, Published on 17/11/2022
» The Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT) has clinched a deal with Fifa to pay US$33 million, or about 1.2 billion baht, for the rights to live broadcast all 64 matches of the 2022 World Cup, SAT governor Kongsak Yodmanee said on Thursday.
Missing Frenchman found dead near cliff
Supapong Chaolan, Published on 17/11/2022
» SURAT THANI: A missing Frenchman has been found dead near a cliff in Phanom district of this southern province. The tourist went missing reportedly searching for his lost drone last Saturday.
Russian strikes batter grid as first snow hits Ukraine
AFP, Published on 17/11/2022
» KYIV (UKRAINE) - Fresh Russian strikes hit cities across Ukraine on Thursday, officials said, the latest in a wave of attacks that have crippled the country's energy infrastructure as winter sets in and temperatures drop.