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US to help Africa get louder global voice, says Jill Biden
AFP, Published on 23/02/2023
» WINDHOEK - First Lady Jill Biden said the United States was committed to helping African nations get a louder voice at the UN and other international bodies, as she visited Namibia on Thursday.
Vuitton accused over Joan Mitchell paintings in handbag ads
AFP, Published on 23/02/2023
» NEW YORK - The Joan Mitchell Foundation has sent a cease and desist letter to Louis Vuitton alleging the luxury brand is using reproductions of the artist's paintings in handbag advertisements without authorization.
David Bowie archive to open to public in 2025
AFP, Published on 23/02/2023
» LONDON - A six-decade archive charting pop icon David Bowie's career will open in London in 2025, providing a "new source book for the Bowies of tomorrow", a museum director said Wednesday.
Biden nominates ex-Mastercard CEO to lead World Bank
AFP, Published on 23/02/2023
» WASHINGTON - US President Joe Biden said Thursday that Washington is nominating former Mastercard Chief Executive Ajay Banga to lead the World Bank, after its current chief David Malpass announced plans to step down early.
David Bowie archive to open in 2025
AFP, Published on 23/02/2023
» LONDON: A six-decade archive charting pop icon David Bowie’s career will open in London in 2025, providing a “new source book for the Bowies of tomorrow”, a museum director said on Wednesday.
US growth figure revised downward
Bloomberg News, Published on 23/02/2023
» WASHINGTON: US economic growth in the fourth quarter of 2022 was weaker than previously estimated, reflecting a downward revision of consumer spending as the Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation figures were revised higher.
Bhumjaithai to revive cannabis bill after election
Post Reporters and Reuters, Published on 23/02/2023
» The Bhumjaithai Party has pledged to push for the passage of a bill on cannabis and hemp in the next House session after the election, after the controversial draft failed to win support this week.
Governments urge calm for Nigeria election
AFP, Published on 23/02/2023
» LAGOS: US, European and other governments on Thursday urged Nigerian leaders to ensure a fair and calm election this weekend when the country votes to choose a successor to President Muhammadu Buhari.
Somsak defends anti-torture delays
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 23/02/2023
» Justice Minister Somsak Thepsutin on Thursday defended the delayed enforcement of four key provisions in the law against torture and enforced disappearances, saying enforcing it in its entirety would backfire without proper equipment and training.
Stomach bug hits Chaiyaphum schools
Makkawan Wannakul, Published on 23/02/2023
» CHAIYAPHUM: Lab test results showed norovirus and E.Coli bacteria caused the illness that sent more than 300 students and teachers from four schools in this northeastern province to hospitals this week with diarrhoea and vomiting.